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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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	37	£399,950	£396	£329,000	£360,000	£500,000	£703,000
Semi-Detached	14	£317,500	£339	£267,483	£297,500	£372,250	£485,250
Terraced	11	£310,000	£431	£261,000	£279,250	£362,500	£480,000
Flats	30	£212,500	£313	£94,500	£170,000	£229,738	£329,875

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hythe Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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