Median sold price in SO40, last 5 years
£325,000
Strong sample. Based on 3,200 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Built from 767 matched postcode rows within the postcode area SO40, with best-fit area context in New Forest.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SO40 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
SO40 currently groups 767 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in New Forest. Aggregate median sold price reads at £325,000 across 3,200 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 64.9% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 98.9% and 5G reaches 11.7% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 25 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 767 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 16 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 64.9%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 25 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 767Live postcode rows grouped under SO40
- Median sold price in SO40, last 5 years £325,000Based on 3,200 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area New ForestUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 25 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in SO40, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,200 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 64.9%Gigabit availability is 64.9%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.3%. 4G strong-coverage share is 98.9%, with 5G at 11.7% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched New Forest in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
25 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 25 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,153 mapped stopsNew Forest currently links 1,153 mapped transport stops, including 18 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside SO40.
Local business
Score 100/100New Forest currently links 952 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 305 food and drink, 148 personal services, 146 nightlife. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with SO40 3GF, New Forest and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
SO40 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
305 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (114), restaurant (96), fast food (95).
Amenity group
Personal services
148 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (98), beauty (50).
Amenity group
Nightlife
146 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (135), bar (11).
Amenity group
Grocery
134 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (81), supermarket (23), bakery (14).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
SO40 3GF
SO40 3GF, New Forest
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SO40 4AH
SO40 4AH, New Forest
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SO40 3DP
SO40 3DP, New Forest
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SO40 4LE
SO40 4LE, New Forest
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SO40 9DN
SO40 9DN, New Forest
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SO40 4WE
SO40 4WE, New Forest
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SO40 2UN
SO40 2UN, New Forest
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SO40 7EX
SO40 7EX, New Forest
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SO40 8FJ
SO40 8FJ, New Forest
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SO40 8JB
SO40 8JB, New Forest
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Abbotswood Junior School
Primary option in SO40 8EB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bartley Church of England Junior School
Primary option in SO40 2HR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Calmore Infant School
Primary option in SO40 2ZZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SO40 3GF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SO40.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SO40 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SO40.
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