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Barton on Sea

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About

Barton on Sea is a coastal area on the western edge of the New Forest, known for its significant cliff formations. The shoreline consists of unstable clay and sand cliffs, which are subject to frequent erosion and landslips, creating a constantly changing landscape. This geological activity is a primary feature, with exposed layers visible along the beachfront.

The area is largely residential, with a mix of housing and several small hotels overlooking the sea. A coastal path runs along the top of the cliffs, providing views across Christchurch Bay towards the Isle of Wight. The beach below is mainly shingle, accessible via slopes, and is noted for the abundance of fossils often revealed by the erosion.

Area overview

On average Barton on Sea has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton on Sea is £50,402 per year. There are 1 schools in Barton on Sea: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barton on Sea is home to around 7,404 people, with a population density of about 1,066.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton on Sea Population
7,404
Population density
1,066.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.18(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.3(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.03(-69%)
Other theft
1.62(-71%)
Public order
1.22(-80%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,909
93.38%
Other White
219
2.96%
Other Asian
52
0.7%
Irish
42
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.5%
Total population: 7,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,120
30.96%
No qualifications
1,211
17.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
14.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
693
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,411
68.01%
Owns with a mortgage
697
19.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
8.86%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.5%
Other social rented
39
1.1%
Total households: 3,545

Property prices in Barton on Sea

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Barton on Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barton on Sea in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton on Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£425,000
Terraced7£320,000
Detached89£570,000
Flats20£272,500

10 years median price trend in Barton on Sea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton on Sea.

All postcodes in Barton on Sea

BH257BD

Silverdale

BH257LA

Chiltern Drive

BH257EN

Edmunds Close

BH257FN

Barton & Becton

BH257BZ

Sunnyfield Road

BH257RB

Ellingham Road

BH257JZ

Chiltern Drive

BH257HB

Bouverie Close

BH256QB

Christchurch Road

BH257PX

Western Avenue

BH257NP

Barton Wood Road

BH257PQ

Barton Lane

BH257ES

Barton Court Avenue

BH257NY

Seacroft Avenue

BH257NL

Fairfield Road

BH257JW

Arnolds Close

BH257TJ

Neacroft Close

BH257SY

Selwood Way

BH257LL

Eldon Avenue

BH257TQ

Barton Chase

BH257BU

Danes Close

BH257SX

Burley Close

BH257PB

Cliffe Road

BH257JL

Barton Drive

BH257EX

Barton Court Avenue

BH257BQ

Chestnut Avenue

BH257HS

Crescent Drive

BH257RN

The Park

BH257FE

Seddon Close

BH255WB

Starling Road

BH257DJ

Grove Road

BH257LF

Prestwood Close

BH257LN

Eldon Close

BH256PW

Lymington Road

BH257EU

Bracklesham Place

BH257NB

Sea Road

BH257DL

Becton Mead

BH257DZ

Marine Drive

BH255PS

Barton Common Lane

BH257BB

Fenleigh Close

BH257JQ

Barton Drive

BH257EY

Barton Court Avenue

BH257DU

Marine Drive East

BH257ER

Mariners Reach

BH257HW

Seaward Avenue

BH257NA

Sea Road

BH257DG

Lynric Close

BH257DB

Moorland Avenue

BH257TH

Boldre Close

BH257DH

Dilly Lane

SO410LJ

Milford Road

BH257BE

The Willows

BH257AA

Becton Lane

BH256QY

Connaught Close

BH257EF

Marine Drive

BH257AJ

Royston Place

BH257PF

Sea Road

BH257QT

Christchurch Road

BH257DA

Friars Walk

BH257BL

Highlands Road

BH257HF

Barton Court Avenue

BH257AB

Becton Lane

BH257NR

Woodlands Road

BH257HH

Marine Drive East

BH257RH

Hurst Close

BH257AZ

Westbury Close

BH257RQ

Barton & Becton

BH257LP

Wavendon Avenue

BH257PW

Barton Lane

BH257EA

Cliff Terrace

BH257HJ

Grove Gardens

BH257JS

Seafield Road

BH257PJ

Barton Lane

BH257AR

Maple Close

BH257NU

Christchurch Bay Road

BH257PA

Cliffe Road

BH257JJ

Barton Drive

BH257JG

Moat Lane

BH257TE

Studley Court

BH257JB

Southern Lane

BH257NQ

Sea Road

BH257QL

Marine Drive

BH256PU

Caslake Close

BH257DQ

Dilly Lane

BH257NH

Sea Road

BH257AP

The Fairway

BH257QD

Glen Close

BH257LW

Heathwood Avenue

BH257EP

Barton Court Avenue

BH257HA

White Knights

BH257DR

Dolphin Place

BH257BG

The Martells

BH256QT

Dunford Close

BH257TG

Sopley Close

BH257NW

Barton Wood Road

BH256PT

Lymington Road

BH257PL

Barton Lane

BH257LX

Wendover Close

BH257QF

Vectis Road

BH257JE

Southern Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.