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Ashurst & Cadnam

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About

Ashurst and Cadnam are neighbouring villages situated in the northern part of the New Forest National Park. The area serves as a key gateway, with major roads converging near Cadnam roundabout, connecting the forest to Southampton and the wider region. Ashurst has a railway station on the London line, providing direct access. The landscape here is characterised by enclosed woodland and heath, distinct from the open southern plains.

The villages offer practical amenities for both residents and visitors. A notable local landmark is the Sir Walter Tyrrell pub in Ashurst, named for the figure associated with the death of William Rufus. The surrounding woods, like Ashurst Wood, are crisscrossed with walking and cycling paths leading into the wider forest. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere despite its role as a transport junction.

Area overview

On average Ashurst & Cadnam has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashurst & Cadnam is £67,716 per year. There are 3 schools in Ashurst & Cadnam: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashurst & Cadnam is home to around 5,645 people, with a population density of about 262.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashurst & Cadnam Population
5,645
Population density
262.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.7(-9%)
Public order
7.26(+20%)
Burglary
6.73(+159%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-4%)
Other theft
3.72(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,324
94.35%
Other White
104
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.35%
Total population: 5,643

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,677
34.21%
Level 3 (A level)
810
16.52%
No qualifications
780
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
639
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
471
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,902

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,269
55.68%
Owns with a mortgage
726
31.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
6.63%
Social rents from council
44
1.93%
Other social rented
44
1.93%
Total households: 2,279

Property prices in Ashurst & Cadnam

Median price£575,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£465K – £726K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Ashurst & Cadnam area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashurst & Cadnam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£615,000£467
Semi-Detached17£450,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashurst & Cadnam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashurst & Cadnam.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£424,500£312,000£340,000
2017£499,950£382,500
2018£500,000£337,500£198,750
2019£510,000£376,250£472,500
2020£538,250£388,750
2021£550,000£422,500£356,000
2022£637,500£485,000£375,000
2023£612,500£412,000£382,000
2024£575,000£460,000£300,000
2025£582,500£450,000£230,000
2026£650,000£502,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashurst & Cadnam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashurst & Cadnam.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£345£320
2017£370£400
2018£372£383£372
2019£367£343£371
2020£379£420
2021£427£392£295
2022£506£503£391
2023£485£406£534
2024£475£442£526
2025£469£391£184
2026£461£399
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashurst & Cadnam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashurst & Cadnam in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.