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Hythe Central

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About

Hythe Central ward is located on the western shore of Southampton Water, within the New Forest district. The area centres around the town of Hythe, which functions as a local service hub with shops and amenities. Its position along the water has historically supported ferry connections and maritime activity, contributing to its development.

A notable feature is the Hythe Pier, one of the oldest public piers in the country, which extends into the water and is serviced by a vintage pier railway. The ward includes residential neighbourhoods and areas of managed green space, with views across the water to the industrial landscape of the opposite shore.

Area overview

On average Hythe Central has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hythe Central is £58,727 per year. The median sale price in Hythe Central is £340,000 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £229,738 and £399,950. There are 1 schools in Hythe Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hythe Central

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £400K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Hythe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hythe Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£399,950£396
Semi-Detached14£317,500£339
Terraced11£310,000£431
Flats30£212,500£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hythe Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,250£177,950£279,000£394,000
2017£326,000£171,500£282,250£279,250
2018£340,000£185,000£292,500£277,000
2019£345,000£170,000£285,000£275,000
2020£378,500£201,000£300,000£325,000
2021£375,000£263,000£315,000£380,000
2022£435,000£235,000£324,500£412,500
2023£425,000£228,500£352,500£331,750
2024£395,000£206,625£328,000£258,000
2025£411,000£220,000£329,000£322,500
2026£380,000£206,000£369,500£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£310£270£380
2017£313£308£283£280
2018£305£310£278£337
2019£338£301£320£291
2020£365£329£313£342
2021£390£383£349£352
2022£441£366£374£412
2023£400£340£369£373
2024£431£306£351£392
2025£383£321£345£439
2026£460£309£343£435
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hythe Central 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 Hythe Central ward.

Local councillors

Alex Wade

Hythe Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Philip Dowd

Hythe Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Hythe Central

SO455FD

Green Close

SO456JY

Scott Paine Drive

SO455EZ

Whittington Close

SO456AB

Waterside

SO456DW

Velsheda Court

SO456AQ

Pylewell Road

SO456ZL

Pylewell Road

SO456AP

Pylewell Road

SO456BD

Edward Road

SO456BR

Atheling Road

SO459BQ

New Road

SO455AF

Lower Mullins Lane

SO455EF

Fern Road

SO455FW

Hollybank Crescent

SO456PA

Court House Close

SO455EA

Lanehays Road

SO456HB

Shore Road

SO455NQ

Whittington Close

SO456BJ

School Road

SO456LA

Endeavour Way

SO454AN

Peartree Road

SO455GU

Beaulieu Road

SO455EB

Lanehays Road

SO456BQ

Longmeadow Gardens

SO456BN

New Road

SO455BB

Overbrook

SO456BZ

St Johns Street

SO454HY

Highlands Way

SO455FL

Hollybank Road

SO455HT

Southampton Road

SO455FQ

Hollybank Road

SO456DP

Hotspur Close

SO455AA

Southampton Road

SO456DN

West Hill Drive

SO456AY

Dibden Lodge Close

SO455AY

The Mead

SO455BE

Overbrook

SO455ET

The Vale

SO456DU

Brinton Lane

SO455DA

Southampton Road

SO454HZ

Highlands Close

SO455FE

Malwood Road

SO454BU

Badgers Walk

SO456ED

South Street

SO455DD

Malwood Road West

SO456YW

High Street

SO455FY

Hollybank Crescent

SO455FG

Malwood Road

SO459BY

New Road

SO456HD

Prospect Place

SO455DZ

Lanehays Road

SO455AB

Southampton Road

SO455GE

Hollybank Close

SO456AA

West Street

SO459DF

Hythe Central

SO456AU

Prospect Place

SO456JD

Davidson Close

SO459BW

New Road

SO454NP

Belvedere Road

SO455AE

Lower Mullins Lane

SO459DB

Hythe Central

SO455FP

Solent Drive

SO454HX

Highlands Way

SO456GL

Jones Lane

SO454ZD

Beaulieu Road

SO455EL

Conifer Close

SO454AS

Forest Hill Way

SO456AT

Prospect Place

SO456BP

New Road

SO455DU

Dale Road

SO454NA

Millers Way

SO455GB

Ferry Road

SO455AH

Croft Close

SO456JZ

Scott-Paine Drive

SO455AU

The Wicket

SO455DE

Malwood Road West

SO455DB

Malwood Road West

SO455FB

Malwood Road

SO456JA

Coat Gardens

SO456AD

Waterside

SO454AT

Pine Close

SO455GA

Hollybank Crescent

SO455FZ

Hollybank Crescent

SO455TA

Southampton Road

SO455GX

Fairview Drive

SO455DH

Roberts Road

SO454BY

Whitewater Rise

SO455GT

Fairview Parade

SO456DH

Jessop Walk

SO455BP

Drakes Close

SO455FT

Fairway Road

SO456BH

School Road

SO456QA

Beaumaris Gardens

SO455AR

Upper Mullins Lane

SO455GQ

Southampton Road

SO455BH

Overbrook

SO455BR

Golden Hind Park

SO456HA

Dominy Close

SO455BQ

Golden Hind Park

SO459BZ

New Road