The postcode SO42 7WA is located in New Forest, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in January 1986 and is an active postcode. SO42 7WA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SO42 7WA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 7WA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to SO42 7WA is B3054 which is centered 1.5 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Furzey Lane Junction and is 484 m away. The closest railway station is Beaulieu Road Rail Station, 5.17 km away.
The closest primary school to SO42 7WA (for ages 11 and under) is Beaulieu Village Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 20, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The New Forest Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on February 7, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SO42 7WA is TURFCUTTERS ARMS and is 1.18 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 11, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 54.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 28.6% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SO42 7WA 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 7WA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SO42 7WA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SO42 7WA
| 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 7WA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Village Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 20, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 5.42 km |
| Applemore College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 5.88 km |
| Oak Lodge School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 5.88 km |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 5.89 km |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 5.94 km |
| Wildground Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 6 km |
| Cadland Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 6.01 km |
| Wildground Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 6.04 km |
| Noadswood School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 6.15 km |
| The New Forest Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 6.31 km |
| Orchard Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (November 13, 2007) | 6.5 km |
| Orchard Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 6.5 km |
| Southlands School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 6.6 km |
| Walhampton School | Independent school | 2-13 | 6.72 km | |
| Blackfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 6.76 km |
| Hill House School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 9, 2020) | 6.99 km |
| Brockenhurst College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 3, 2017) | 7.15 km |
| Waterside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 7.47 km |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 7.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SO42 7WA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAULIEU ORGANIC FARM SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 0 m | |
| ARGENTOR COTTAGE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 638 m | |
| EAST BOLDRE POST OFFICE AND STORES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2020 | 884 m | |
| TURFCUTTERS ARMS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 1.18 km | |
| STEFF'S KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2018 | 1.24 km | |
| STEFFS TO GO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2020 | 1.24 km | |
| CHOCOLATE STUDIO LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 1.24 km | |
| PALLETS TEA & COFFEE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 13, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| QUEENSMEAD VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| THE BEAULIEU BAKEHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 13, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| BEAULIEU VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 1.27 km | |
| BELLORD AND BROWN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 1.27 km | |
| PETITE BEAUTIQUE | Exempt September 1, 2016 | 1.27 km | |
| THE MONTAGU ARMS HOTEL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 16, 2021 | 1.31 km | |
| BEAULIEU ENTERPISES LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 1.45 km | |
| LEITHS AT BEAULIEU | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 1.45 km | |
| PALACE HOUSE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2019 | 1.45 km | |
| COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 1.76 km | |
| EDACIOUS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 1.76 km | |
| ST PAULS PRE SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 2.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SO42 7WA - Data from Apr 2022
| Furzey Lane Junction | 484 m | |
| Furzey Lane Junction | 508 m | |
| Harlicks Hill | 693 m | |
| Harlicks Hill | 694 m | |
| Masseys Lane | 725 m | |
| Beaulieu Road Rail Station | 5.17 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 7.63 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 7.63 km | |
| Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal | 7.63 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 16.94 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SO42 7WA - Data from Dec 2021
| Pit Copse | 486 m | |
| Hatchet Pond | 759 m | |
| Bulls Wood | 967 m | |
| Rans Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Little Odway Copse | 1.16 km | |
| Abbotstanding Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Knights Copse | 1.34 km | |
| Great Odway Copse | 1.44 km | |
| Jarvis's Copse | 1.48 km | |
| Hartford Copse | 1.64 km | |
| Stubbs Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Sevilles Copse | 1.77 km | |
| Newhouse Moor Copse | 1.88 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.9 km | |
| High Wood | 1.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SO42 7WA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.1 Mbps | 54.9 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 13.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 28.6% | 71.4% | 19 | 2.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% | 73.1 | 18.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SO42 7WA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.81443300 |
| Longitude | -1.46906800 |
| OS Easting | 437501 |
| OS Northing | 0101788 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042423 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
New Forest 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
New Forest 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |