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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

BH257HX

Keysworth Avenue

BH257SZ

Millyford Close

BH257LY

Chaucombe Place

BH257AG

Becton Lane

BH257AF

Becton Lane

BH257FG

The Grove

BH257DF

Spinacre

BH256QD

Caslake Close

BH257HR

Seafield Close

BH257DT

Marine Drive East

BH257TA

Penny Hedge

BH257HN

Seaward Avenue

BH256UG

Cedar Gardens

BH255PL

Seaway

BH257BS

Green Acre

BH257QH

Marine Drive West

BH257LJ

Eldon Avenue

BH257QG

Purbeck Road

BH256QQ

Christchurch Road

BH255PZ

Angel Lane

BH257LT

Hengistbury Road

BH257FB

Atkinson Close

BH257PZ

Western Avenue

BH257JR

Seafield Road

BH257JT

Southern Oaks

BH257SU

Rockbourne Gardens

BH257ET

Barton Court Avenue

BH257QP

Marine Drive West

BH257JY

Chiltern Drive

BH257TL

Willow Walk

BH257JN

Barton Way

BH257NE

Sea Road

BH257DN

Grove Road

BH257LB

Chiltern Drive

BH257BA

Langton Close

BH257HT

Barton Court Avenue

BH257EH

Beach Avenue

BH257AH

Becton Lane

BH257BJ

Uplands Avenue

BH257NX

Byron Road

BH256PG

Lymington Road

BH257SR

Bartonside Road

BH257AD

Becton Lane

BH257EB

Cliff Crescent

BH257BT

Barton Croft

BH257QB

Western Avenue

BH257TD

Hedgerley

BH257DX

Marine Drive East

BH257EW

Spindlewood Close

BH257HG

Barton Court Avenue

BH257PY

Western Avenue

BH257QQ

Marine Drive West

BH257FH

Lavender Walk

BH256PN

Haysoms Close

BH257PG

Knighton Park

BH257LQ

Three Acre Drive

BH256HH

Birch Grove

BH257PN

Barton Lane

BH256UH

Inglegreen Close

BH257PU

Naish Road

BH257ED

Marine Drive

BH257AX

Ashmore Avenue

BH257JP

Heathy Close

BH255PR

Barton Common Road

BH257BX

Mitchell Close

BH257RE

Naish Estate

BH257QE

East Close

BH257PT

Naish Road

BH256QE

Park Road

BH257HD

Barton Court Avenue

BH257AU

Green Lane

BH257AT

Greenfield Gardens

BH257NZ

Pine Close

BH257LG

Three Acre Drive

BH257HQ

Barton Court Avenue

BH257BH

Chestnut Avenue

BH257QA

Western Avenue

BH257BY

Woodlawn Close

BH255PY

Lymington Road

BH257HU

Middleton Mews

BH257ST

Bramshaw Way

BH255PT

Angel Lane

BH257BP

Farm Lane North

BH256QA

Old Milton Green Parade

BH257NN

Barton Wood Road

BH257EE

Marine Drive

BH257NG

Sea Road

BH257ND

Sea Road

BH257JU

Southlawns Walk

BH257EL

Marine Drive

BH257HL

Seaward Avenue

BH257DS

Second Marine Avenue

BH256FJ

Woodhouse Gardens

BH257JA

Southern Lane

BH257BN

Highlands Road

BH257PE

Cleveland Close

BH257PP

Barton Lane

BH257LS

Wavendon Avenue

BH257RG

Barton & Becton

BH257BR

Farm Lane South

Data Sources

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