SO43 7DY is in Emery Down, Lyndhurst and New Forest district. SO43 7DY is located in the Lyndhurst & Minstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emery Down, Lyndhurst, SO43 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO43 7DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 57.3% | 53.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 42.7% | 46.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 SO43 7DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 16.2% | 20.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 55% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 13% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 40.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 38.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 SO43 7DY this area, 8.6% 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 8.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 48.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 93.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 93.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.4% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SO43 7DY was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SO43 7DY has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh and the 115th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobwebs, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £601,000 | 2022-02-18 | £591,066 |
| School House, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-06-09 | £1,550,000 |
| Hillside, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £742,000 | 2021-03-09 | £818,521 |
| New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £2,507,000 | 2020-11-30 | £2,681,097 |
| New Forest Inn, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,336,093 | 2019-03-14 | £1,442,231 |
SO43 7DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SO43 7DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School High Street , SO43 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Hill School Clay Hill , SO43 7DE | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest Small School 1 Southampton Road , SO43 7BU | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxlease School Clay Hill , Lyndhurst SO43 7DE | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Minstead Training Project Minstead Lodge , Minstead SO43 7FT | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW FOREST INN | EMERY DOWN, LYNDHURST | 1 yd | |
| THE SWAN INN | SWAN GREEN, EMERY DOWN | 513 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.