Postcode district
SO42: house prices and neighbourhoods
The SO42 postcode district (New Forest): 164 live postcodes across 2 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 3 October 2026.
Typical house price
£845,000
Median of 15 resales of existing houses in SO42, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in SO42
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst & Sway | New Forest | £820,000 | £210,000 | Among the most affluent | Few signs |
| Lymington Town & Boldre | New Forest | £750,000 | £275,000 | Among the most affluent | Some signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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