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Hamble & Netley

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About

Hamble & Netley ward encompasses the coastal settlements along the eastern shore of Southampton Water. The area is defined by its maritime connections, with the village of Hamble-le-Rice being a notable centre for yachting and marine industries. The waterfront features a mix of moorings, boatyards, and public slips, supporting both commercial and recreational use. Inland, the landscape transitions to residential neighbourhoods and local retail centres serving the community.

The ward includes the historic ruins of Netley Abbey, a substantial Cistercian monastery founded in the 13th century. The adjacent Royal Victoria Country Park occupies the site of a former military hospital, offering extensive woodland and shoreline paths. These large green spaces provide a contrast to the more developed areas, with the park's chapel a prominent landmark visible from the water. The overall character is one of a settled coastal community with a strong historical presence.

Area overview

On average Hamble & Netley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hamble & Netley is £59,454 per year. The median sale price in Hamble & Netley is £320,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,000 and £405,000. There are 4 schools in Hamble & Netley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hamble & Netley is home to around 10,273 people, with a population density of about 1,621.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hamble & Netley Population
10,273
Population density
1,621.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.26(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.28(+24%)
Public order
6.52(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-17%)
Other theft
4.77(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,404
91.53%
Other White
391
3.81%
Irish
76
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.53%
Total population: 10,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,787
32.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,567
18.21%
No qualifications
1,276
14.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,233
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
907
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 8,603

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,615
34.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,379
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
729
15.71%
Other social rented
716
15.43%
Other forms of private rent
88
1.9%
Total households: 4,639

Property prices in Hamble & Netley

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £253K – £405K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Hamble & Netley area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hamble & Netley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£477,500£398
Semi-Detached34£347,500£375
Terraced33£300,000£368
Flats30£188,725£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hamble & Netley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hamble & Netley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405,000£191,500£258,500£220,750
2017£412,500£190,000£285,000£248,000
2018£520,000£198,975£287,175£267,500
2019£495,000£193,000£300,000£238,750
2020£485,000£187,500£310,000£283,500
2021£620,000£232,500£326,250£268,500
2022£495,000£210,000£378,500£295,000
2023£500,000£209,000£370,000£285,000
2024£492,500£183,250£338,126£295,500
2025£513,000£215,000£356,250£300,000
2026£462,500£189,950£370,000£312,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hamble & Netley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hamble & Netley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£282£297£311
2017£341£311£283£318
2018£368£278£307£331
2019£384£292£311£340
2020£373£273£311£363
2021£407£331£333£321
2022£397£334£362£362
2023£426£315£377£384
2024£419£310£403£401
2025£410£331£369£386
2026£376£302£370£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hamble & Netley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hamble & Netley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh district.

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,082
Band D£2,342
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,383
Band G£3,904
Band H£4,684

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Hamble & Netley ward.

Local councillors

Prad Bains

Hamble & Netley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats