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SO42

BROCKENHURST

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO42 covers BROCKENHURST in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £1,051,331
1yr change ▲ 5.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,051,331

▲ 5.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

266% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

272 Mbps

Property Prices in SO42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO42 is £1,051,331, which is 144% above the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO42 cost 266.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO42 have risen 5.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,356,706 105
Semi-detached £741,688 21
Terraced £574,783 23
Flat £250,543 35
All types £1,051,331 201

5-Year Price History

£981K £1016K £1052K £1088K £1124K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO42

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO42 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO42 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beaulieu Village Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Primary Not inspected mi
Brockenhurst College Post-16 Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,116

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO42 are 272.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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272.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO42 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SO42 — BROCKENHURST

Area Summary

SO42 (BROCKENHURST) offers above-average property prices (£1,051,331, 266% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (272 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO42 BROCKENHURST

What is the average house price in SO42 BROCKENHURST?
The average house price in SO42 (BROCKENHURST) is £1,051,331, based on 201 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 266% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.7% over the past year.
Is SO42 BROCKENHURST a safe area to live?
Crime in SO42 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO42 BROCKENHURST?
The population of SO42 (BROCKENHURST) is approximately 176,116 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO42?
The average broadband download speed in SO42 is 272 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO42 BROCKENHURST?
There are 3 schools in or near SO42. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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