Postcode SO43 7NF is located in a rural town, within the Lyndhurst & Minstead ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Lyndhurst & Minstead area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lyndhurst & Minstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Lyndhurst & Minstead has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £59,029 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from SO43 7NF.
Lyndhurst & Minstead near SO43 7NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashurst New Forest located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) in Lyndhurst & Minstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £2,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £807,500 | £488 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £440,000 | £464 |
| Terraced | 4 | £392,250 | £497 |
| Flats | 5 | £305,000 | £373 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £700,000 | £283,500 | £381,250 | £335,000 |
| 2017 | £665,000 | £237,500 | £360,000 | £396,250 |
| 2018 | £677,500 | £205,000 | £420,000 | £319,831 |
| 2019 | £682,500 | £229,950 | £341,000 | £355,000 |
| 2020 | £562,500 | £250,500 | £397,500 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £725,000 | £271,500 | £426,000 | £382,500 |
| 2022 | £935,000 | £297,500 | £499,950 | £505,500 |
| 2023 | £860,000 | £235,000 | £477,500 | £472,500 |
| 2024 | £802,500 | £255,000 | £416,500 | £497,500 |
| 2025 | £880,000 | £258,000 | £440,000 | £365,000 |
| 2026 | £758,750 | £440,000 | £455,000 | £431,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £430 | £331 | £435 | £338 |
| 2017 | £375 | £333 | £323 | £335 |
| 2018 | £414 | £329 | £362 | £507 |
| 2019 | £406 | £327 | £407 | £392 |
| 2020 | £382 | £362 | £398 | £404 |
| 2021 | £452 | £358 | £441 | £385 |
| 2022 | £528 | £349 | £436 | £635 |
| 2023 | £560 | £365 | £469 | £480 |
| 2024 | £462 | £328 | £447 | £431 |
| 2025 | £589 | £385 | £465 | £419 |
| 2026 | £422 | £359 | £465 | £497 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO43 7NF.
In the SO43 7NF postcode area, located within Lyndhurst & Minstead, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO43 7NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 32 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43-47 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BH | 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 SO43 7NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hilary Brand
Lyndhurst & Minstead - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO43 7NF records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SO43 7NF in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £500,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SO43 7NF, including St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School (Good), New Forest Small School and Clay Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO43 7NF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,687 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 SO43 7NF is Julian Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hilary Brand (Liberal Democrats).
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.