The postcode SO42 7QB is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1986 and is an active postcode. SO42 7QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO42 7QB is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SO42 7QB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to SO42 7QB is Rhinefield Road which is centered 2.34 km away.
The closest railway station is Brockenhurst Rail Station, 4.15 km away.
The closest primary school to SO42 7QB (for ages 11 and under) is Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 6, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Arnewood School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 18, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SO42 7QB is THE OAK INN and is 3.57 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 19, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW CHINA CHEF and is 3.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 21, 2018.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for SO42 7QB is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Hampshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SO42 7QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO42 7QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO42 7QB
| Introduction | January 1986 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SO42 7QB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 3.95 km |
| Brockenhurst College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 3, 2017) | 4.17 km |
| Coxlease School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (July 13, 2017) | 4.8 km |
| Clay Hill School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 4.8 km |
| Burley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 5.09 km |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (October 15, 2019) | 5.39 km |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2009) | 5.67 km |
| Tiptoe Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 6.23 km |
| New Forest Small School | Independent school | 3-16 | 6.29 km | |
| Hill House School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 9, 2020) | 7.61 km |
| Ballard School | Independent school | 2-16 | 8.4 km | |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 8.52 km |
| Ashley Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 8.73 km |
| Ashley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 8.76 km |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 8.84 km |
| Southlands School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 9 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2021) | 9.15 km |
| The Arnewood School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 9.73 km |
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.73 km | |
| New Milton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 9.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO42 7QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHINEFIELD HOUSE HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 0 m | |
| BLACK KNOWL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL & INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 3.1 km | |
| NEW PARK MANOR HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2018 | 3.14 km | |
| WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 3.47 km | |
| THE CLOUD HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2021 | 3.55 km | |
| THE OAK INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 3.57 km | |
| COMMONERS WINE BAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 3.74 km | |
| NEW CHINA CHEF | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 21, 2018 | 3.74 km | |
| ROSIE LEA TEA HOUSE AND BAKERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2021 | 3.74 km | |
| THE TERRACE CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2021 | 3.74 km | |
| VILLAGE BUTCHERS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 3.74 km | |
| VILLAGE VEG LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2017 | 3.74 km | |
| WELCOME CO-OP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 3.74 km | |
| FOREST OAKS CARE HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 3.76 km | |
| DAY LEWIS PHARMACY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2018 | 3.76 km | |
| DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 3.76 km | |
| THE BAKEHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 3.76 km | |
| THE BUTTERY AT THE BROCK & BRUIN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2018 | 3.76 km | |
| HARRISON'S CATERING | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 22, 2021 | 3.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO42 7QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Brockenhurst Rail Station | 4.15 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 10.52 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 10.52 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 10.95 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 15.97 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 22.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO42 7QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Rhinefield Sandy's Inclosure | 386 m | |
| Clumber Inclosure | 542 m | |
| Fletchers Hill Inclosure | 575 m | |
| Fletchers Hill | 578 m | |
| Little Clumber Inclosure | 644 m | |
| Fletchers Thorns Inclosure | 646 m | |
| Pound Hill | 964 m | |
| Aldridge Hill | 1.03 km | |
| Ferny Knap Inclosure | 1.09 km | |
| Poundhill Inclosure | 1.22 km | |
| Crab Tree Bog | 1.27 km | |
| Duckhole Bog | 1.31 km | |
| Aldridgehill Inclosure | 1.32 km | |
| Vinney Ridge Inclosure | 1.35 km | |
| Holm Hill | 1.58 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO42 7QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 300+ Mbps | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.83458900 |
| Longitude | -1.62540000 |
| OS Easting | 426476 |
| OS Northing | 0103962 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| New Forest National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
New Forest East |
| County Electorial Division | Brockenhurst ED |
| Electoral Ward | Brockenhurst and Forest South East |
| Local Authority District | New Forest |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Solent Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000091 |
| Travel To Work Area | Southampton |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hampshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Brockenhurst BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33038063 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
New Forest 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
New Forest 015C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |