Postcode SO40 7EA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Ashurst & Cadnam area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashurst & Cadnam is £67,716 per year. The nearest station is Ashurst New Forest, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Myrtle Park.
Ashurst & Cadnam has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Ashurst & Cadnam has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashurst & Cadnam is £67,716 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from SO40 7EA.
Ashurst & Cadnam near SO40 7EA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashurst New Forest located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Myrtle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myrtle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ball Flume Park | Small | Walking directions to Ball Flume Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 (about £441 per square foot) in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £4,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 61 | £620,000 | £461 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £450,000 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475,000 | £438,500 | £347,500 |
| 2017 | £512,500 | £382,500 | £520,000 |
| 2018 | £565,000 | £347,500 | £198,750 |
| 2019 | £523,375 | £376,250 | £472,500 |
| 2020 | £575,000 | £383,500 | £647,500 |
| 2021 | £555,000 | £436,250 | £356,000 |
| 2022 | £643,350 | £450,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £675,000 | £421,000 | £382,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £460,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £592,500 | £460,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £699,500 | £502,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £361 | £363 | £310 |
| 2017 | £377 | £400 | — |
| 2018 | £379 | £403 | £372 |
| 2019 | £373 | £379 | £371 |
| 2020 | £400 | £419 | £237 |
| 2021 | £435 | £406 | £295 |
| 2022 | £497 | £482 | £391 |
| 2023 | £532 | £425 | £534 |
| 2024 | £476 | £432 | £526 |
| 2025 | £474 | £402 | £184 |
| 2026 | £444 | £399 | — |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO40 7EA.
In the SO40 7EA postcode area, located within Ashurst & Cadnam, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO40 7EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Watson Walk, New Forest, SO40 8JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for New Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO40 7EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Brian Tipp
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Joe Reilly
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO40 7EA records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and burglary.
The median sale price around SO40 7EA in Ashurst & Cadnam is £575,000 (about £441 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SO40 7EA, including Hazel Wood Infant School (Outstanding), Foxhills Junior School (Good) and Foxhills Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO40 7EA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,721 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for New Forest East covering SO40 7EA is Julian Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Derek Brian Tipp (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Joe Reilly (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.