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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
2/10
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
9.72(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.57(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.3(-64%)
Other theft
2.3(-59%)
Public order
1.62(-73%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Barton on Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £1,595,000.

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
Detached83£570,000
Flats17£299,950
Semi-Detached14£372,500
Terraced9£320,000

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

BH257DF

Spinacre

BH257QQ

Marine Drive West

BH257QP

Marine Drive West

BH257LB

Chiltern Drive

BH257ND

Sea Road

BH257NQ

Sea Road

BH255PS

Barton Common Lane

BH256QE

Park Road

BH257BA

Langton Close

BH257EL

Marine Drive

BH257HL

Seaward Avenue

BH257LH

Parkland Drive

BH257PS

Carlton Avenue

BH257TL

Willow Walk

BH257BU

Danes Close

BH257DH

Dilly Lane

BH257JL

Barton Drive

BH257LF

Prestwood Close

BH257NZ

Pine Close

BH257QE

East Close

BH257QS

Park Close

BH257DN

Grove Road

BH257HT

Barton Court Avenue

BH257EY

Barton Court Avenue

BH257HY

Keysworth Avenue

BH257HN

Seaward Avenue

BH257HU

Middleton Mews

BH257QA

Western Avenue

BH257EA

Cliff Terrace

BH257AB

Becton Lane

BH257HP

Seaward Avenue

BH257SZ

Millyford Close

BH257AY

Ashmore Avenue

BH256PU

Caslake Close

BH257EZ

The Close

BH257HB

Bouverie Close

BH257HF

Barton Court Avenue

BH257PP

Barton Lane

BH257RH

Hurst Close

BH255PY

Lymington Road

BH257DS

Second Marine Avenue

BH257TD

Hedgerley

BH257DE

Silverdale

BH257DG

Lynric Close

BH257JE

Southern Lane

BH257SY

Selwood Way

BH256PG

Lymington Road

BH257BT

Barton Croft

BH257DJ

Grove Road

BH257DR

Dolphin Place

BH257EB

Cliff Crescent

BH257RQ

Barton & Becton

BH257AA

Becton Lane

BH257AD

Becton Lane

BH257HR

Seafield Close

BH257JG

Moat Lane

BH257PB

Cliffe Road

BH257RB

Ellingham Road

SO410LJ

Milford Road

BH256QY

Connaught Close

BH257AT

Greenfield Gardens

BH257EW

Spindlewood Close

BH257HH

Marine Drive East

BH257HJ

Grove Gardens

BH255PP

Milford Road

BH256QD

Caslake Close

BH256QF

Christchurch Road

BH257JS

Seafield Road

BH257PR

Barton Lane

BH257SU

Rockbourne Gardens

BH257SX

Burley Close

BH257AW

Solent Drive

BH257LZ

Barton Green

BH256PR

Lymington Road

BH256PW

Lymington Road

BH257BS

Green Acre

BH257DB

Moorland Avenue

BH257LD

Chiltern Drive

BH257LY

Chaucombe Place

BH257NE

Sea Road

BH257QJ

Marine Drive West

BH257RU

Cul-De-Sac

BH257TG

Sopley Close

BH255WB

Starling Road

BH257AZ

Westbury Close

BH257HX

Keysworth Avenue

BH257AX

Ashmore Avenue

BH257TJ

Neacroft Close

BH257TQ

Barton Chase

BH257BP

Farm Lane North

BH257BQ

Chestnut Avenue

BH257EH

Beach Avenue

BH257NP

Barton Wood Road

BH257PD

Powers Court Road

BH257PT

Naish Road

BH257RD

Bartonside Road

BH257BB

Fenleigh Close

BH257BG

The Martells

BH257DX

Marine Drive East

BH257LG

Three Acre Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.