1.5% Below average

Rental Yield in SO42 — BROCKENHURST

Rent data based on New Forest local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below South East average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)
£800,000
Median Price
£995
Monthly Rent
1.5%
Gross Yield
189
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £1,020,000 100
Semi-detached £722,500 20
Terraced £510,000 23
Flat £193,000 31
Other £915,000 15

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare SO42 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
SO41 LYMINGTON 2.47 £483,890 £995
SO43 LYNDHURST 2.39 £500,000 £995
BH25 NEW MILTON 3.02 £395,000 £995
SO45 SOUTHAMPTON 3.67 £325,000 £995
SO40 SOUTHAMPTON 3.7 £322,500 £995

SO42 is part of New Forest. View all postcode districts in New Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in SO42?

SO42 has a gross rental yield of 1.5%. The median property price is £800,000 with typical monthly rents of £995, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is SO42 a good area for buy-to-let?

SO42 yields 1.5%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in New Forest for alternatives.

What is the median property price in SO42?

The median property price in SO42 is £800,000, based on 189 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £460,000 across New Forest as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026