The Meadows, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO43 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.3%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	49.3%	49.7%	0.4%	49.0%	0.7%

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 SO43 7EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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	21.2%	20.9%	-0.3%	37.9%	-17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	64.3%	2.1%	44.2%	20.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.5%	7.2%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	7.5%	6%	-1.5%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.4%	49.8%	-2.6%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	33.7%	33%	-0.7%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	9.5%	10.9%	1.4%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.8%

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 7EL this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	9.2%	-6.2%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.8%	9.2%	3.4%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	12%	-7.5%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5%	6.4%	1.4%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	19.3%	5.6%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	38.6%	41.8%	3.2%	33.8%	8.0%
Other	2.1%	2%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.9%	97%	1.1%	81.4%	15.6%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	93.9%	93.7%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	2.7%	3%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	93.7%	0.2%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0.3%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	57%	46.2%	10.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is The Meadows Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadows was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Meadows has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh and the 87th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

🔎 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 7EL, 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 The Meadows are based on 119 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 The Meadows, Lyndhurst, SO43 7EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO43 7EL

Average Price
£468,676

Semi-Detached
£489,612

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£455,218

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Meadows

Average Price
£485,027

Semi-Detached
£490,066

Terraced
£501,854

Detached
£482,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The MeadowsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 The Meadows, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£404,000	2024-12-20	£400,982
40 The Meadows, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£426,000	2024-09-25	£429,146
50 The Meadows, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2024-07-15	£517,166
16 The Meadows, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2024-03-21	£506,634
54 The Meadows, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2023-03-24	£474,079

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO43 7EL

Employment

SO43 7EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	7
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2

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	380 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clay Hill School Clay Hill , SO43 7DE	- not rated	1,031 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Forest Small School 1 Southampton Road , SO43 7BU	- not rated	1,284 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coxlease School Clay Hill , Lyndhurst SO43 7DE	- not rated	1,343 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Minstead Training Project Minstead Lodge , Minstead SO43 7FT	- not rated	3,923 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
NEW FOREST HERITAGE CENTRE	NEW FOREST CENTRE, HIGH STREET	340 yd
COSTA COFFEE	38-40 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	384 yd
THE LYNDHURST TEA HOUSE	26-28 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	384 yd
CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT	24 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	384 yd
THE WOODS CYCLERY	56 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	399 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
FOX AND HOUNDS	22 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	384 yd
THE STAG AT LYNDHURST	69 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST	415 yd
THE WHITE RABBIT	ROMSEY ROAD, LYNDHURST	744 yd
WATERLOO ARMS	PIKES HILL, LYNDHURST	895 yd
THE CROWN STIRRUP	CLAY HILL, LYNDHURST	932 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
NEW FOREST FINEST	36 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST		384 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE	32 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST		385 yd
TESCO	43-47 HIGH STREET, LYNDHURST		415 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lyndhurst Lawn Tennis Club LYNDHURST TENNIS CLUB LYNDHURST TENNIS CLUB SANDY LANE	tennis courts	305 yd
Coles Mead HOLMFIELD HOLMFIELD HIGH STREET	grass pitches	649 yd
Wellands Road PEMBERTON ROAD	grass pitches	663 yd
Boltons Bench High Street	grass pitches	815 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
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	3.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	28.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	49.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	49.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.34 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SO43 7EL