Postcode SO42 7WS is located in a rural village, within the Forest & Solent ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Lymington Town & Boldre area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lymington Town & Boldre is £59,326 per year. The nearest station is Lymington Pier located about 3.9 miles away.
Lymington Town & Boldre has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Lymington Town & Boldre has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lymington Town & Boldre is £59,326 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO42 7WS.
Lymington Town & Boldre near SO42 7WS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lymington Pier located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £1,150,000 in Forest & Solent area, with individual transactions ranging from £519,500 up to £14,011,076.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £1,150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £952,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest & Solent
In the SO42 7WS postcode area, located within Lymington Town & Boldre, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO42 7WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chapel Stores and PO | Chapel Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WP | Walking directions to Chapel Stores and PO |
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 7WS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Poole
Forest & Solent - 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.