SO42 7WJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SO42) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7WJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case SO which means Southampton.
Postal District. In our case SO42.
Postal Sector. In our case SO42 7.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case WJ.

The regional mail center for the post area SO is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the SO42 7WJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LYMINGTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the SO42 7WJ postcode have the street address of Matthews Lane

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 13 individuals call the SO42 7WJ postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of BROCKENHURST within the old postal county of Hampshire.

SO42 7WJ is within the village of East Boldre.

The SO42 7WJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SO42 7WJ are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in SO42 7WJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the SO42 7WJ Postcode Boundaries

Use the search box to search for other postcodes or places.

Map of the SO42 7WJ Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for SO42 7WJ

Latitude	50.80555145
Longitude	-1.47185130093

Ordnance Survey Maps for SO42 7WJ

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 ol29 Isle of Wight	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 ol22 New Forest, Southampton, Ringwood, Ferndown, Lymington, Christchurch and Bournemouth	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 196 The Solent & Isle of Wight	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Weather Forecast for SO42 7WJ

Fri 26th Apr

Press Button to Show Forecast for Exbury Gardens

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	NE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	7.00%	NE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	10.00%	ENE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	18.00%	E 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	ESE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	11.00%	ESE 9 mph

Sat 27th Apr

Press Button to Show Forecast for Exbury Gardens

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	17.00%	ENE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	22.00%	ENE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	19.00%	ENE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	ENE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	E 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	50.00%	E 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	52.00%	ENE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	50.00%	ENE 16 mph

Sun 28th Apr

Press Button to Show Forecast for Exbury Gardens

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	53.00%	ENE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	59.00%	ENE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	37.00%	ESE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	41.00%	S 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	37.00%	WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	36.00%	WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	32.00%	WSW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	WSW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SO42 7WJ Postcode?

Download Speeds For SO42 7WJ

Average Mbps	19.000
Median Mbps	24.400
Maximum Mbps	26.880

SO42 7WJ has an average download speed of 19 Megabits per second (Mbps).

376 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

3% of postcodes (36,189) have slower broadband speeds.

97% of postcodes (1,148,076) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For SO42 7WJ

Average Mbps	4.200
Median Mbps	4.900
Maximum Mbps	6.900

SO42 7WJ has an average upload speed of 4.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,723 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

5% of postcodes (57,425) have slower upload speeds.

95% of postcodes (1,125,493) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of SO42 7WJ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Beaulieu Village Primary School

Address: Beaulieu Village Primary School, High Street, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7YD

Distance: 1.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01590612255

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near SO42 7WJ

FORESTSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 4JA

Distance: 4.02 miles

Contact: :

TRAFALGAR CLINIC

Address: UNIT 9, CHEVRON BUSINESS PARK, LIMEKILN LANE, HOLBURY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 2QL

Distance: 4.11 miles

Contact: :

MEWS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 41-43 GOSPORT STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9BB

Distance: 4.26 miles

Contact: :

SOLENT HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: CANNON STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9BR

Distance: 4.40 miles

Contact: :

SWEDENTAL SURGERY

Address: NEWCOURT HOUSE, NEW STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9BQ

Distance: 4.40 miles

Contact: :

OAKDENE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 9 LONG LANE, HOLBURY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 2LF

Distance: 4.40 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near SO42 7WJ

JAY'S CHEMIST

Address: 2 MERRIEMEADE PARADE, BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 4PY

Distance: 4.14 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 843222

BOOTS

Address: 119 LONG LANE, HOLBURY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 2NZ

Distance: 4.33 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 891155

WELLBEING PHARMACY

Address: 191 HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1XA

Distance: 4.40 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 893002

BOOTS

Address: 89-90 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9AN

Distance: 4.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01590 673097

BOOTS

Address: WISTARIA MEDICAL PRACTICE, WISTERA CT, 20 AVENUE RD, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9GJ

Distance: 4.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01590 672774

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 39 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST, HAMPSHIRE, SO42 7RB

Distance: 4.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01590 623206

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near SO42 7WJ

VISION EXPRESS (LYMINGTON)

Address: 95 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9AP

Distance: 4.41 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS LYMINGTON

Address: 52D HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON, SO41 9AG

Distance: 4.53 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (LYMINGTON)

Address: 100 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9AG

Distance: 4.53 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (LYMINGTON)

Address: 71 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9AL

Distance: 4.54 miles

Contact: :

T & A HASSAN-HICKS OPTICIANS

Address: 18 ST. THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9NB

Distance: 4.72 miles

Contact: :

KELLY EYECARE OPTICIANS (BROCKENHURST)

Address: 43 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST, SO42 7RB

Distance: 4.72 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near SO42 7WJ

FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 4JA

Distance: 4.02 miles

Contact: tel: 023 80844546

BLACKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 1XA

Distance: 4.40 miles

Contact: :

WISTARIA & MILFORD SURGERIES

Address: WISTARIA SURGERY, WISTARIA CT, 18 AVENUE RD, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9GJ

Distance: 4.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01590 672212

WEBB-PEPLOE HOUSE

Address: 45 CHURCH LANE, LYMINGTON, SO41 3RA

Distance: 4.61 miles

Contact: :

NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP

Address: SURGERIES AT SWAY & BROCKENHURST, HIGHWOOD ROAD, BROCKENHURST, HAMPSHIRE, SO42 7RY

Distance: 4.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01590 622272

CHAWTON HOUSE SURGERY

Address: 43-45 ST. THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 9ND

Distance: 4.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01590 672953

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Transport Links near SO42 7WJ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: SO42 7WJ

Lymington Town
Lymington Town station, Mill Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AZ
Distance: 5.14 miles
Driving Time: 8.81 minutes
Lymington Pier
Lymington Pier station, Lymington Pier, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5ZE
Distance: 5.45 miles
Driving Time: 10.27 minutes
Beaulieu Road
Beaulieu Road station, Beaulieu Road, near Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ
Distance: 5.73 miles
Driving Time: 9.61 minutes
Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst station, Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW
Distance: 5.76 miles
Driving Time: 10.49 minutes
Sway
Sway station, Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA
Distance: 8.98 miles
Driving Time: 16.33 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near SO42 7WJ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near SO42 7WJ

M27 J1

Distance: 12.64 miles

Driving Time: 18.92 minutes

M271 J1

Distance: 13.34 miles

Driving Time: 19.46 minutes

M27 J2

Distance: 14.10 miles

Driving Time: 19.56 minutes

M27 J3

Distance: 14.44 miles

Driving Time: 20.52 minutes

M27 J8

Distance: 24.81 miles

Driving Time: 30.75 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the SO42 7WJ Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for SO42 7WJ
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band D	4
Band E	2

What Addresses are in the SO42 7WJ Postcode?

Addresses for Matthews Lane, East Boldre, Brockenhurst, Hants, which have the SO42 7WJ Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the SO42 7WJ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	New Forest East Co Const
Member or Parliament	Dr Julian Lewis
Contact Details	Contact Dr Julian Lewis
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the SO42 7WJ Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is New Forest District Council and the County Council is Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

New Forest District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for New Forest District at the following link New Forest District.

How much is the Council Tax?

New Forest District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much New Forest District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SO42 7WJ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Hampshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Hampshire Library Service

House Sales in SO42 7WJ

Yearly House Sales for SO42 7WJ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2014	£335,000	£335,000	£335,000	1
2015	£362,500	£475,000	£418,750	2
2022	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	1

Postcodes near the SO42 7WJ Postcode

SO42 7WP Chapel Lane SO42 7WH Gaza Avenue SO42 7WL Main Road SO42 7WD Main Road SO42 7WG Pages Lane SO42 7WQ Sweyns Lease

What Popular Supermarkets are near the SO42 7WJ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near SO42 7WJ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, Sizer Way, Dibden, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 5JA	6.97 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Tesco
Waitrose, Stanford Road, LYMINGTON, SO41 9GF	7.66 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Waitrose
Lidl, South Street, Hythe, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6EB	8.57 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Lidl
Waitrose, High Street, Hythe, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 6AG	8.83 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Waitrose
Lidl, High Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 2DF	11.59 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near the SO42 7WJ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near SO42 7WJ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT	7.32 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Bargate Street, Southampton
Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT	7.51 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98
238 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU	9.85 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to 238 Burgess Road
Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park, Newport, PO30 2TA	10.86 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to Unit 6 Coppins Bridge Leisure Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SO42 7WJ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, West Quay Shopping Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1QB	7.28 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to McDonald's, West Quay Shopping Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1QB
McDonald's, Harbour Parade, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1BA	7.30 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to McDonald's, Harbour Parade, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1BA
McDonald's, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH	7.80 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to McDonald's, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH
McDonald's, Commercial Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 3AF	7.81 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to McDonald's, Commercial Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 3AF

KFC Restaurants near SO42 7WJ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG	4.38 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to KFC Southampton - Holbury
KFC, Above Bar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 7FN	7.60 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street
KFC, Green Park Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9SH	7.80 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to KFC Southampton - Millbrook Roundabout
KFC, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2NF	8.98 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to KFC Southampton - Portswood Road
KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE	8.99 miles	Directions from SO42 7WJ to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road