Postcode SO41 6GB is located in a rural town, within the Sway ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Brockenhurst & Sway area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brockenhurst & Sway is £64,549 per year. The nearest station is Sway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brockenhurst & Sway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Brockenhurst & Sway has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brockenhurst & Sway is £64,549 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 308 ft away from SO41 6GB.
Brockenhurst & Sway near SO41 6GB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sway | N/A | Walking directions to Sway |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £581,750 in Sway area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £1,225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £650,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £461,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sway
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 SO41 6GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry Rickman
Sway - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.