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Brockenhurst & Sway

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About

Brockenhurst and Sway are villages in the New Forest National Park, known for their woodland and heathland landscapes. Brockenhurst is a larger village with a railway station, providing easy access to nearby towns. The area is surrounded by open forest, where ponies and cattle roam freely. Sway is a quieter village, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes, set close to forest trails.

The New Forest offers walking and cycling routes, with paths leading through ancient woodland and open heath. Both villages have local shops, pubs, and cafes, serving as hubs for residents and visitors. The area maintains a rural character, with limited development due to its national park status. Wildlife, including deer and birds, is commonly seen in the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Brockenhurst & Sway has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brockenhurst & Sway is £56,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Brockenhurst & Sway: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brockenhurst & Sway Population
7,391
Population density
112.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,847
92.61%
Other White
286
3.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.58%
Irish
38
0.51%
Other Asian
34
0.46%
Total population: 7,393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,713
55.26%
Owns with a mortgage
795
25.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
282
9.1%
Social rents from council
133
4.29%
Other social rented
88
2.84%
Total households: 3,100

Property prices in Brockenhurst & Sway

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 in Brockenhurst & Sway area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brockenhurst & Sway 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 Brockenhurst & Sway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£845,000
Flats13£200,000
Semi-Detached12£580,000
Terraced13£510,000

10 years median price trend in Brockenhurst & Sway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockenhurst & Sway.

All postcodes in Brockenhurst & Sway

SO416FA

Peppercorn

SO418PT

Lower Sandy Down

SO427RH

Brookley Road

SO427SW

Forest Park Road

SO427ZA

Brookley Road

SO416AY

Cruse Close

SO416DD

Barrows Lane

SO416DU

Buldowne Walk

SO416EQ

Crabbswood Lane

SO416HA

Jubilee Court

SO418PQ

Hurstly Lane

SO427QP

Balmer Lawn Road

SO427QQ

Forest Hall

SO416BA

Hollies Close

SO416BS

Chapel Lane

SO416JA

Crabbswood Lane

SO418LL

North Common Lane

SO427RP

Noel Close

SO427TP

Lyndhurst Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.