The postcode SO42 7SX is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1986 and is an active postcode. SO42 7SX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO42 7SX 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 7SX as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to SO42 7SX is Broadlands Road which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is New Forest Drive and is 226 m away. The closest railway station is Brockenhurst Rail Station, 1.11 km away.
The closest primary school to SO42 7SX (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 7SX is COMMONERS WINE BAR and is 746 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 5, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW CHINA CHEF and is 746 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 21, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 23 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 5.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SO42 7SX 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 7SX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO42 7SX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO42 7SX
| 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 7SX - 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) | 910 m |
| Brockenhurst College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 3, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 23, 2009) | 4.12 km |
| Coxlease School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (July 13, 2017) | 4.75 km |
| Clay Hill School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 4.75 km |
| Hill House School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 9, 2020) | 4.79 km |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 5.56 km |
| Tiptoe Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 5.79 km |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (October 15, 2019) | 5.88 km |
| Southlands School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 6.13 km |
| New Forest Small School | Independent school | 3-16 | 6.38 km | |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2021) | 6.84 km |
| Walhampton School | Independent school | 2-13 | 7.02 km | |
| Lymington Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 7.2 km |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2011) | 7.2 km |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 7.43 km |
| Pennington Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 7.61 km |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 7.61 km |
| Burley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 7.68 km |
| Priestlands School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 16, 2016) | 7.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO42 7SX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL & INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 291 m | |
| WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 438 m | |
| FOREST OAKS CARE HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 718 m | |
| COMMONERS WINE BAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 746 m | |
| NEW CHINA CHEF | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 21, 2018 | 746 m | |
| ROSIE LEA TEA HOUSE AND BAKERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2021 | 746 m | |
| THE TERRACE CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2021 | 746 m | |
| VILLAGE BUTCHERS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 746 m | |
| VILLAGE VEG LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2017 | 746 m | |
| WELCOME CO-OP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 746 m | |
| DAY LEWIS PHARMACY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2018 | 748 m | |
| DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 748 m | |
| THE BAKEHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 748 m | |
| THE BUTTERY AT THE BROCK & BRUIN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2018 | 748 m | |
| THE CLOUD HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2021 | 807 m | |
| HARRISON'S CATERING | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 22, 2021 | 829 m | |
| BLACK KNOWL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2022 | 873 m | |
| COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2019 | 899 m | |
| WHITE TAILS RESTAURANT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2019 | 899 m | |
| BROCKENHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 910 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO42 7SX - Data from Apr 2022
| New Forest Drive | 226 m | |
| Forest Park Hotel | 302 m | |
| Moorlands Close | 440 m | |
| Brockenhurst School | 836 m | |
| Brockenhurst School | 845 m | |
| Brockenhurst Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Sway Rail Station | 4.25 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 7.78 km | |
| Lymington Town Quay | 7.78 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 8.16 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 17.91 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 21.6 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO42 7SX - Data from Dec 2021
| Butts Lawn | 942 m | |
| Willis's Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Furzy Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Water Copse Inclosure | 1.43 km | |
| Five Thorns Hill | 1.5 km | |
| Brokenhurst Copse | 1.51 km | |
| Buckford Inclosure | 1.61 km | |
| Bakers Plantation | 1.68 km | |
| Aldridgehill Inclosure | 1.74 km | |
| Round Copse | 1.75 km | |
| Hincheslea Bog | 1.93 km | |
| Red Hill | 2 km | |
| Latchmoor Pond | 2.05 km | |
| Fletchers Thorns | 2.15 km | |
| Blackhamsley Hill | 2.21 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO42 7SX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 22.2 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 39.06 Mbps |
| Upload | 2.2 Mbps | 2.9 Mbps | 7.42 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 25% | 75% | 20.6 | 2.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 75% | 75% | 35 | 4.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SO42 7SX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.82033700 |
| Longitude | -1.58832600 |
| OS Easting | 429095 |
| OS Northing | 0102392 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Brockenhurst BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042414 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
New Forest 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
New Forest 015C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |