Living in SO45, New Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO45 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 SO45
55 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO45 in the last 2 years, with a median of £288,500 and a range from £166,000 to £860,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 ELIZABETH GARDENS, SO45 4NF | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 4 HARRIER GREEN, SO45 2EY | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 5 CHALONER CRESCENT, SO45 4HD | semi-detached | £318,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 20 HOLLY CLOSE, SO45 3PW | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 46 BUTTS ASH GARDENS, SO45 3BL | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 7 HOLLY CLOSE, SO45 3PW | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-04-02 |
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
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Lift New Forest | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
11 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.4% |
| Skilled trades | 15.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
59 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO45 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on New Forest's figures.
Common questions about SO45
What is the average house price in SO45?
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 SO45?
Prices in New Forest are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO45?
The median of 55 recorded sales around central SO45 in the last 2 years is £288,500, ranging from £166,000 to £860,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO45?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO45, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO45?
59 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO45 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO45 at risk of flooding?
Central SO45 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 SO45 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 £288,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 59 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO45 safe?
59 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO45 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? SO45 or SO19, SO45 or SO14, SO45 or SO31.
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