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SO43 7JE

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Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh

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Overview

Postcode SO43 7JE 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 Lyndhurst & Minstead area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £59,029 per year. The nearest station is Ashurst New Forest, about 5.3 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lyndhurst & Minstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Lyndhurst & Minstead has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £59,029 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO43 7JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Lyndhurst & Minstead near SO43 7JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ashurst New Forest located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
45.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.84(-19%)
Vehicle crime
12.16(+228%)
Burglary
11.4(+338%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.6(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
92.03%
Other White
7
2.33%
Irish
6
1.99%
Indian
4
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
44.61%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.87%
No qualifications
27
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.2%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
48.91%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.49%
Other social rented
9
6.57%
Social rents from council
7
5.11%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh

Median price£575,000
Price per sq ft£441
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£466K – £749K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£620,000£461
Semi-Detached17£450,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO43 7JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO43 7JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025Merry Orchard Cottage, Lyndhurst, SO43 7JGOtherFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the SO43 7JE postcode area, located within Lyndhurst & Minstead, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for New Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,536
Band B£1,792
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,815
Band F£3,327
Band G£3,839
Band H£4,607

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO43 7JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek Brian Tipp

Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Joe Reilly

Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Julian Lewis

New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictNew ForestE07000091
Parliamentary ConstituencyNew Forest EastE14001373
ParishBramshawE04004557
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lyndhurst & MinsteadE02004785
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)New Forest 007BE01022993
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1986-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SO43 7JE

Is SO43 7JE (Lyndhurst & Minstead) safe?

The area around SO43 7JE records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SO43 7JE?

The median sale price around SO43 7JE in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £575,000 (about £441 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SO43 7JE?

SO43 7JE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO43 7JE (Lyndhurst & Minstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for New Forest East covering SO43 7JE 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).

Data Sources

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.