Postcode SO42 7QT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Brockenhurst & Sway area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brockenhurst & Sway is £64,549 per year. The nearest station is Brockenhurst located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brockenhurst & Sway has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Brockenhurst & Sway has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.5 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 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brockenhurst & Sway is £64,549 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO42 7QT.
Brockenhurst & Sway near SO42 7QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brockenhurst located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Brockenhurst | N/A | Walking directions to Brockenhurst |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £790,000 in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £1,010,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £693,750 |
| Terraced | 7 | £540,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
In the SO42 7QT postcode area, located within Brockenhurst & Sway, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 SO42 7QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam William Parker
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge - 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.