Waters Green, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO42 7TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	54.7%	3.0%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	48.3%	45.3%	-3.0%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SO42 7TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.7%	22.2%	-7.5%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	53.7%	52.4%	-1.3%	44.2%	8.2%
Separated	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	5.7%	9%	3.3%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	10.5%	13.7%	3.2%	6.1%	7.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.7%	46%	4.3%	48.4%	-2.4%
Good health	39%	39.6%	0.6%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	14.7%	11.5%	-3.2%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	4.6%	1.7%	-2.9%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SO42 7TL this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.2%	6.1%	-6.1%	18.2%	-12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	8.5%	-0.2%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	12.2%	-1.8%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	8%	5.4%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	11.7%	0.3%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	45%	52.6%	7.6%	33.8%	18.8%
Other	6.1%	0.9%	-5.2%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	99.1%	1.4%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	85.6%	-3.2%	83.2%	2.4%
European Union	6.6%	8.1%	1.5%	6.1%	2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	4.2%	1.9%	5.6%	-1.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.6%	86%	-1.6%	83.2%	2.8%
10+ Years	5%	10.2%	5.2%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	1.3%	-5.3%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	3%	1.5%	1.5%
No passport held	3%	13.5%	-10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	64.8%	46.2%	18.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Waters Green Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waters Green was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waters Green has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge and the 192nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SO42 7TL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waters Green are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waters Green, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO42 7TL

Average Price
£707,106

Semi-Detached
£856,783

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£557,429

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waters Green

Average Price
£841,888

Semi-Detached
£867,179

Terraced
£777,289

Detached
£832,610

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waters GreenStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Smallford Cottage Waters Green, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2021-02-15	£712,456
1 Oaktree Cottage Waters Green, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2019-12-06	£868,726
Woodfield Cottage Waters Green, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2018-07-03	£877,757
Woodfield Cottage Waters Green, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2014-07-23	£813,242
Ivy Cottage Waters Green, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£258,000	2011-03-08	£410,856

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO42 7TL

Employment

SO42 7TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO42 7TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	41
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	24
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	28
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	6
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School Sway Road , SO42 7RX	3out of 4	854 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School West Beams Road , Sway SO41 6AE	4out of 4	5,154 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brockenhurst College Lyndhurst Road , SO42 7ZE	- not rated	511 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coxlease School Clay Hill , Lyndhurst SO43 7DE	- not rated	4,290 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clay Hill School Clay Hill , SO43 7DE	- not rated	4,667 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE	- not rated	5,262 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
LE BLAIREAU BAR AND BISTRO	LYNDHURST ROAD, BROCKENHURST	336 yd
RHAINS DINER	RHAINS, LYNDHURST ROAD	370 yd
HARD BROCK CAFE	BROCKENHURST COLLEGE, LYNDHURST ROAD	382 yd
MJ'S RESTAURANT	BROCKENHURST COLLEGE, LYNDHURST ROAD	382 yd
THE PADDLE IN THE FOREST	76 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	508 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB	GRIGG LANE, BROCKENHURST	212 yd
THE HUNTSMAN	LYNDHURST ROAD, BROCKENHURST	336 yd
COMMONERS WINE BAR	66 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	507 yd
FORESTERS ARMS	10 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	520 yd
THE SNAKECATCHER PUB	LYNDHURST ROAD, BROCKENHURST	566 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
GOLDEN CUISINE CHINESE TAKE AWAY	64 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST		508 yd
A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR	30 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST		520 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sen Spa LYNDHURST ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	289 yd
Grigg Lane Grigg Lane	grass pitches	331 yd
Brockenhurst College LYNDHURST ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	536 yd
Balmer Lawn Cricket Ground LYNDHURST ROAD	grass pitches	605 yd
Brockenhurst Village Hall HIGHWOOD ROAD		1,001 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.