Is SO42 7SH a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
15 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of SO42 7SH. Most common: Bicycle theft.
House prices
£380,310
Average price in New Forest (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.2% year on year.
- Terraced
- £296,504
- Semi-detached
- £366,192
- Detached
- £576,165
- Flat / maisonette
- £195,788
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SO42 7SH 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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CQC ratings near SO42 7SH on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near SO42 7SH on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.