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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, about 77% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. 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

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£446
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £683K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £446 per square foot) in Barton on Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton on Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached84£580,000£474
Semi-Detached11£415,000£434
Terraced8£305,000£354
Flats20£244,000£346

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barton on Sea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton on Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£220,000£365,000£290,000
2017£470,000£222,500£350,000£329,950
2018£495,000£233,500£335,000£287,500
2019£482,500£256,000£320,000£300,000
2020£520,000£273,250£322,500£315,000
2021£580,000£269,250£452,500£370,000
2022£720,000£352,500£495,000£415,000
2023£685,000£239,950£522,500£407,500
2024£633,500£290,000£435,000£337,500
2025£580,000£286,500£415,000£315,000
2026£580,000£247,000£337,500£258,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton on Sea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton on Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£289£318£293
2017£385£310£319£361
2018£395£311£371£366
2019£394£328£336£334
2020£393£323£390£327
2021£453£341£390£375
2022£516£395£446£391
2023£524£394£377£465
2024£475£345£458£373
2025£479£358£475£381
2026£481£372£396£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton on Sea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barton on Sea 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.