Living in SO40, New Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO40 in New Forest. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in New Forest: £380,310, up 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around SO40
133 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO40 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £94,500 to £695,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 BRAMTOCO WAY, SO40 8AG | terraced | £360,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 6 MEREDITH GARDENS, SO40 8SQ | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 1 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, SO40 2QS | terraced | £213,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 17 BRUNSWICK PLACE, SO40 8AJ | flat-maisonette | £224,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 17 TESTBOURNE AVENUE, SO40 8BG | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 4 DRAYTON PLACE, SO40 8SP | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
19 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Foxhills Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Oakfield Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Hounsdown School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Redbridge Community School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
14 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.1% |
| Skilled trades | 13.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
126 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on New Forest's figures.
Common questions about SO40
What is the average house price in SO40?
The average sold price in New Forest is £380,310 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SO40?
Prices in New Forest are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO40?
The median of 133 recorded sales around central SO40 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £94,500 to £695,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO40?
19 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO40, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO40?
126 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO40 at risk of flooding?
Central SO40 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SO40 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 126 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO40 safe?
126 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO40 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SO40 or SO15, SO40 or SO16, SO40 or SO43.
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