Is SO40 9GX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

101 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SO40 9GX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
38
Anti-social behaviour
22
Public order
12
Shoplifting
10
Criminal damage & arson
6
Burglary
4
Other theft
4
Vehicle crime
2

House prices

£384,977

Average price in New Forest (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.0% year on year.

Terraced
£300,784
Semi-detached
£370,670
Detached
£584,457
Flat / maisonette
£196,626

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SO40 9GX specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SO40 9GX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SO40 9GX on Check Food Hygiene

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