The postcode SO42 7QP is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1986 and is an active postcode. SO42 7QP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO42 7QP 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 7QP as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to SO42 7QP is Mill Lane which is centered 327 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brockenhurst College and is 828 m away. The closest railway station is Brockenhurst Rail Station, 1.12 km away.
The closest primary school to SO42 7QP (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 local pub for residents of SO42 7QP is THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST and is 903 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 16, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from BROCKENHURST PIZZA AND KEBABS and is 947 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 1, 2018.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for SO42 7QP 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 7QP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO42 7QP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO42 7QP
| 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 7QP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 3, 2017) | 808 m |
| Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Hill House School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 9, 2020) | 4.17 km |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 4.47 km |
| Coxlease School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (July 13, 2017) | 4.73 km |
| Clay Hill School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 4.73 km |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2009) | 5.14 km |
| Southlands School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 5.22 km |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (October 15, 2019) | 6.01 km |
| Walhampton School | Independent school | 2-13 | 6.06 km | |
| New Forest Small School | Independent school | 3-16 | 6.16 km | |
| Lymington Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 6.63 km |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2011) | 6.63 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2021) | 6.78 km |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 7.01 km |
| Tiptoe Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 7.26 km |
| Pennington Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 7.28 km |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 7.28 km |
| Priestlands School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2016) | 7.43 km |
| Beaulieu Village Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 20, 2021) | 7.53 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO42 7QP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARD BROCK CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 808 m | |
| HIGHWOOD NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 808 m | |
| MJ'S RESTAURANT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 808 m | |
| CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2019 | 903 m | |
| LE BLAIREAU BAR AND BISTRO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 903 m | |
| THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2022 | 903 m | |
| ALBERO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2019 | 947 m | |
| BRITANNIA THAI | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 25, 2019 | 947 m | |
| BROCKENHURST PIZZA AND KEBABS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2018 | 947 m | |
| PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2018 | 947 m | |
| THE RETREAT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2020 | 947 m | |
| THE SETT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 16, 2019 | 947 m | |
| THE SNAKECATCHER PUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2022 | 947 m | |
| A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 13, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| FORESTERS ARMS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 1.07 km | |
| THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2018 | 1.07 km | |
| ENZEE RESTAURANT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 24, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| BALMER LAWN HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2021 | 1.17 km | |
| SERAYA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2017 | 1.17 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO42 7QP - Data from Apr 2022
| Brockenhurst College | 828 m | |
| Brockenhurst College | 949 m | |
| Brockenhurst College | 961 m | |
| Brockenhurst Island Shop | 989 m | |
| Brockenhurst Island Shop | 1.03 km | |
| Brockenhurst Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Sway Rail Station | 5.36 km | |
| Beaulieu Road Rail Station | 5.42 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 7.02 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 7.02 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 7.3 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 19.94 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 20.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO42 7QP - Data from Dec 2021
| Colleys Green | 447 m | |
| Ivy Wood | 491 m | |
| Perrywood Ivy Inclosure | 779 m | |
| Jacks Wood | 804 m | |
| Bakers Copse | 832 m | |
| Bakers Plantation | 962 m | |
| Pignalhill Inclosure | 1.15 km | |
| Connigers Copse | 1.17 km | |
| Highwood Copse | 1.2 km | |
| Pignal Hill | 1.28 km | |
| Perrywood Ironshill Inclosure | 1.32 km | |
| Irons Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Woodhouse Copse | 1.42 km | |
| New Copse Inclosure | 1.66 km | |
| Pinhorns Rough | 1.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO42 7QP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.82026400 |
| Longitude | -1.55862200 |
| OS Easting | 431188 |
| OS Northing | 0102395 |
| 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 |