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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. 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£912,828
Price per sq ft£587
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£733K – £1.3M

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £912,828 (about £587 per square foot) in Forest & Solent area, with individual transactions ranging from £522,000 up to £14,011,076.

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
Semi-Detached4£952,500£505
Detached22£912,828£608

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£880,328
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£662£618
2023£884£603
2024£671£674
2025£621£505
2026£608
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.

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.