Butts Ash Lane is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 3QH 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 Butts Ash Lane, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 4HG, SO45 4HE, SO45 3NH, SO45 4HF, SO45 3QJ, SO45 4HB, SO45 4GZ, SO45 3NG, SO45 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO45 3QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.4% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 32.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 49.9% | 49% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 26.6% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.2% | 96.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 96.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Ash Lane was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% higher than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Ash Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 178th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Butts Ash Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-03-08 | £271,748 |
| 10 Butts Ash Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2011-11-25 | £262,400 |
| 4 Butts Ash Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2006-11-14 | £295,432 |
| 10 Butts Ash Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2004-08-27 | £266,729 |
| 4 Butts Ash Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2004-05-07 | £282,026 |
SO45 3QH 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 | 167 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | 3out of 4 | 1,304 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 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 5,280 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 | 2,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 885 yd | |
| NOVA FOREST KITCHEN | 3 MERRIEMEAD PARADE, BEAULIEU ROAD | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLEN | BUTTS ASH LANE, HYTHE | 453 yd | |
| PLANET KIDS CIC | WILDGROUND INFANT SCHOOL, CRETE ROAD | 708 yd | |
| TRAVELLERS REST (HYTHE) LTD | HART HILL, HYTHE | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE | 938 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.