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Downlands & Forest North

Interactive map displaying Downlands & Forest North

About

Downlands & Forest North encompasses a large rural ward on the northern edge of the New Forest National Park. The landscape is characterised by open heathland, scattered woodland, and agricultural fields. Settlements are small and dispersed, including villages like Godshill and North Gorley, which are connected by narrow country lanes. The area has a quiet, residential character with a focus on local community life and forest management.

A notable feature is the presence of the Ober Water stream, which flows through the heathland. The ward contains significant areas of common land where ponies and cattle roam freely, as per the ancient New Forest practices. This is working forest land, with forestry operations and grazing rights shaping the environment. The terrain is generally flat, making it suitable for walking and cycling along the numerous permitted tracks and bridleways.

Area overview

On average Downlands & Forest North has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downlands & Forest North is £61,048 per year. There are 4 schools in Downlands & Forest North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Downlands & Forest North

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £565,500 in Downlands & Forest North area, with individual transactions ranging from £305,000 up to £1,270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downlands & Forest North 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 Downlands & Forest North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£606,000
Semi-Detached4£369,975
Terraced1£305,000

10 years median price trend in Downlands & Forest North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downlands & Forest North.

All postcodes in Downlands & Forest North

SP62NT

Forest Road

SP63NN

New Road

SP62BJ

Dodgson Close

SP61QE

Downlands & Forest North

SP62QX

Downlands & Forest North

SP62AF

Downlands & Forest North

SP63JN

Downlands & Forest North

SP61NY

Marl Lane

SP62DF

Downlands & Forest North

SP61QB

Tanners Lane

SP63NG

Whipps Hill

SP62DG

Downlands & Forest North

SP63FA

Woodside Close

SP61PZ

Tanners Lane

SP62DQ

Downlands & Forest North

SP62QZ

Downlands & Forest North

SP63LS

Downlands & Forest North

SP63QZ

Well House Close

SP62AG

The Shallows

SP63PR

Green Lane

SP62EE

Salisbury Road

SP63NT

Downlands & Forest North

SP62AY

High Street

SP63HU

Mill End

SP62DW

North Charford

SP61PA

Sandleheath Industrial Estate

SP62NW

Hale Road

SP62NN

Queen Street

SP61QG

Rockbourne Road

SP63ET

High Street

SP62QY

Warren Copse

SP62DH

Salisbury Road

SP62AT

Merrie Gardens

SP62BG

Hill Close

SP62AR

High Street

SP61FR

Birch Lane

SP63QQ

Downlands & Forest North

SP63EX

Eleanor Cottages

SP62NH

Tethering Drove

SP61PN

Fernlea

SP55RL

Blandford Road

SP63LN

Downlands & Forest North

SP61PH

Elms Close

SP63NF

Downlands & Forest North

SP62BB

The Common

SP63NU

Glebe Farm Cottages

SP63PY

Downlands & Forest North

SP63HQ

East End

SP63LR

Follet Close

SP63LL

Downlands & Forest North

SP62DE

Downlands & Forest North

SP63LF

Sillens Lane

SP63PS

Long Steeple Lane

SP63PG

The Roman Villas

SP63HA

North End

SP62EG

Salisbury Road

SP63PB

Downlands & Forest North

SP63QR

Downlands & Forest North

SP63LB

Sillens Lane

SP62RQ

Moot Lane

SP63LH

Downlands & Forest North

SP62NQ

Tethering Drove

SP63HH

Park Villas

SP62AX

Castle Hill

SP62BS

Flood Street

SP62AD

Downlands & Forest North

SP62BD

The Common

SP63LW

Townsend Lane

SP62EJ

The Marsh

SP63HE

Browns Lane

SP62DL

South Charford

SP63PW

Green Lane

SP62AN

Hale Road

SP61PY

Court Hill

SP63HG

Court Hill

SP62RD

Queen Street

SP63NL

New Road

SP62ED

Salisbury Road

SP62NG

Tethering Drove

SP62DS

North Charford

SP62AA

Downlands & Forest North

SP63LG

Sycamore Green

SP63QB

Follet Close

SP61DY

Manor Farm Road

SP62AS

The Alley

SP63QL

Downlands & Forest North

SP61PT

Alderholt Road

SP61NX

Sandle Manor Bungalows

SP62AU

High Street

SP63EZ

High Street

SP63NE

The Terrace

SP62RA

Higher End Lane

SP63NJ

Downlands & Forest North

SP62DP

North Charford Drove

SP63QH

Downlands & Forest North

SP62NB

Hatchett Green

SP62DA

Rookery Lane

SP61FG

Marl Lane

SP63QS

Long Steeple Lane

SP61TD

Main Road

Data Sources

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