Frost Lane is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 3NG is located in the Hythe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frost Lane, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 3NH, SO45 3HN, SO45 3BW, SO45 3QH, SO45 4HG, SO45 3NS, SO45 3QJ, SO45 4HE, SO45 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO45 3NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 SO45 3NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.2% 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% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 70.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 63% | 57.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 33.9% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 9.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 25.4% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 32.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.8% | 82.8% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 89.9% | 83% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frost Lane was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frost Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 222nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seadown Veterinary Hospital Frost Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2022-11-09 | £885,714 |
| Seadown Veterinary Hospital Frost Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £2,406,500 | 2016-07-31 | £2,693,486 |
SO45 3NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE HAVEN CARE HOME | BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLEN | BUTTS ASH LANE, HYTHE | 559 yd | |
| TRAVELLERS REST (HYTHE) LTD | HART HILL, HYTHE | 678 yd | |
| PLANET KIDS CIC | WILDGROUND INFANT SCHOOL, CRETE ROAD | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE | 917 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.