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Forest & Solent

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About

Forest & Solent is a coastal ward in the western New Forest district, characterised by its varied landscapes. The area includes the village of Fawley, known for its industrial presence, and the residential settlements of Holbury and Blackfield. It borders the expansive Southampton Water, a major shipping channel, and contains sections of the New Forest National Park's woodland and heath inland.

The shoreline features the salt marshes and mudflats of the Solent, a key habitat for wading birds. A notable local feature is the Exbury Gardens, with its renowned collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. The ward's geography creates a distinct contrast between its working waterfront, quiet villages, and protected forest environments.

Area overview

On average Forest & Solent has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forest & Solent is £59,722 per year. The median sale price in Forest & Solent is £815,000 (around £590 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £635,000 and £1,151,414. There are 3 schools in Forest & Solent: 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
4/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Forest & Solent

Median price: £815,000
Price per sq ft: £590
Sales (last 12 months): 22
Typical range (middle 50%): £635K – £1.2M

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £815,000 (about £590 per square foot) in Forest & Solent area, with individual transactions ranging from £340,000 up to £2,720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest & Solent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£845,000£608
Semi-Detached2£588,500£505
Flats1£340,000£672

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest & Solent

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest & Solent.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£665,000—
2017£845,000£450,000
2018£875,000£459,950
2019£790,000£299,625
2020£985,500£576,250
2021£816,250£660,000
2022£1,294,000£523,500
2023£1,200,000£720,000
2024£1,187,500£666,800
2025£1,030,000£952,500
2026£817,500—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest & Solent.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest & Solent.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£467—
2017£465£437
2018£443£365
2019£514£347
2020£514£457
2021£558£523
2022£641£618
2023£884£603
2024£671£674
2025£621£505
2026£590—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest & Solent.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest & Solent in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for New Forest district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,033
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Forest & Solent ward.

Local councillors

Dan Poole

Forest & Solent - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative