Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO43 7EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.8%	0.5%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.7%	48.2%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 SO43 7EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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	23.9%	15%	-8.9%	37.9%	-22.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	69%	12.3%	44.2%	24.8%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.5%	1%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	8%	5.5%	-2.5%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	7%	9.5%	2.5%	6.1%	3.4%

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 (85.8%) 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	49.6%	56%	6.4%	48.4%	7.6%
Good health	38.5%	29.8%	-8.7%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	8.8%	9.3%	0.5%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	2.7%	4%	1.3%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 SO43 7EH this area, 3.5% 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 56.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	3.5%	-6.9%	18.2%	-14.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	6%	-2.0%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	12.9%	-6.5%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6%	2.5%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	12.4%	2.4%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	45.3%	56.7%	11.4%	33.8%	22.9%
Other	3.5%	2.5%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98.7%	97.8%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	94.7%	95.6%	0.9%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	95.1%	0.9%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	56.6%	46.2%	10.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Westwood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Road was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Westwood Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh and the 97th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SO43 7EH, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (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 Westwood Road are based on 14 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 Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO43 7EH

Average Price
£685,272

Semi-Detached
£427,146

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£771,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westwood Road

Average Price
£680,916

Semi-Detached
£504,028

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£813,582

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westwood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Pine View Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2022-05-11	£658,198
Pine View Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2018-09-18	£611,693
2 Rosetta Cottage Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2015-06-16	£412,128
1 Rosetta Cottage Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2014-11-28	£458,575
Forest View Westwood Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2013-03-08	£535,025

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO43 7EH

Employment

SO43 7EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	57
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	17
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Manufacturing	6
Construction	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	852 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bartley Church of England Junior School Winsor Road , Bartley SO40 2HR	3out of 4	5,005 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Forest Small School 1 Southampton Road , SO43 7BU	- not rated	1,450 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clay Hill School Clay Hill , SO43 7DE	- not rated	2,260 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coxlease School Clay Hill , Lyndhurst SO43 7DE	- not rated	2,562 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Minstead Training Project Minstead Lodge , Minstead SO43 7FT	- not rated	2,698 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
DOLCE VITA	2 ROMSEY ROAD, LYNDHURST	730 yd
PASSAGE TO INDIA	3-5 ROMSEY ROAD, LYNDHURST	730 yd
MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS	10 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	827 yd
IMPERIAL CHINA	18 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	827 yd
RENOUFS CHEESE AND WINE BAR	23 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	854 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
WATERLOO ARMS	PIKES HILL, LYNDHURST	337 yd
THE WHITE RABBIT	ROMSEY ROAD, LYNDHURST	504 yd
THE SWAN INN	SWAN GREEN, EMERY DOWN	695 yd
THE STAG AT LYNDHURST	69 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	854 yd
FOX AND HOUNDS	22 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	880 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
NEW FOREST FINEST	36 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST		880 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TESCO	43-47 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST		854 yd
SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE	32 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST		880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wellands Road PEMBERTON ROAD	grass pitches	711 yd
Coles Mead HOLMFIELD HOLMFIELD HIGH STREET	grass pitches	873 yd
New Forest Golf Club SOUTHAMPTON ROAD	golf	1,043 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	48.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.61 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.61 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.82 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SO43 7EH