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About

Hythe is a town on the western shore of Southampton Water, within the New Forest district of Hampshire. It sits where shore, salt marsh and built streets meet, with mudflats and creeks that draw waders and small craft at low tide. A defining feature is Hythe Pier: a 700-yard wooden structure that projects into the water and carries a narrow‑gauge electric tram, used by locals and visitors to reach the ferry terminal at the pier head. The waterfront offers views across the water and a string of boatyards and sailing clubs along the shore.

The town centre runs a short distance inland from the quay, with a high street of shops, cafés and a few nineteenth-century buildings that reflect its maritime past. Regular footpaths and lanes lead from the streets to waterside promenades and to tracks that enter the outer New Forest boundary, making the area a practical base for walkers and people who work on or use the water. Transport links include local roads and the ferry connection across Southampton Water.

Area overview

On average Hythe has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hythe is £58,720 per year. There are 7 schools in Hythe: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hythe is home to around 7,276 people, with a population density of about 1,992.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hythe Population
7,276
Population density
1,992.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.68(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.28(-41%)
Public order
5.09(-16%)
Shoplifting
4.67(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,867
94.39%
Other White
183
2.52%
Indian
38
0.52%
Irish
38
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.38%
Total population: 7,275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,971
31.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,165
18.57%
No qualifications
914
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
905
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
628
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,824
52.84%
Owns with a mortgage
956
27.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
11.5%
Other social rented
100
2.9%
Social rents from council
92
2.67%
Total households: 3,452

Property prices in Hythe

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £341,000 in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £1,130,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hythe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£420,000
Terraced13£281,000
Semi-Detached18£339,000
Flats34£213,800

10 years median price trend in Hythe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe.

All postcodes in Hythe

SO455SJ

Alder Close

SO455GB

Ferry Road

SO456RU

High Street

SO455DE

Malwood Road West

SO455WS

Milne Close

SO454EY

Marlborough Court

SO456AH

High Street

SO455EN

Laurel Close

SO455FH

Hollybank Road

SO455EL

Conifer Close

SO455SU

Downwood Close

SO454SB

Water Lane

SO455GR

Langdown Lawn

SO454NT

Braehead

SO456BL

School Road

SO455EE

Fern Road

SO456BR

Atheling Road

SO455SH

Moorland Close

SO454AL

Peartree Road

SO456FW

Mariners Mews

SO456HD

Prospect Place

SO456EW

Langdown Road

SO455DZ

Lanehays Road

SO455DS

Dale Road

SO454AT

Pine Close

SO455EX

Fairview Close

SO455QW

Cotswold Close

SO455BJ

Heathfield

SO455GN

Hillview Road

SO454AN

Peartree Road

SO455BN

Golden Hind Park

SO455SS

Oaklands Way

SO456AN

Marsh Parade

SO455TA

Southampton Road

SO455EH

Sycamore Road

SO454BX

Squirrels Walk

SO455NQ

Whittington Close

SO455GG

Hollybank Crescent

SO459BT

New Road

SO455QX

Brecon Close

SO455GY

Fairview Drive

SO455BP

Drakes Close

SO455DT

Dale Road

SO455DN

Malwood Road West

SO455AU

The Wicket

SO455SL

Oakenbrow

SO455FL

Hollybank Road

SO455DP

Dale Road

SO455GW

Langdown Lawn Close

SO454HX

Highlands Way

SO454NL

Belmont Close

SO456BQ

Longmeadow Gardens

SO455FS

Hollybank Road

SO455DD

Malwood Road West

SO456DA

St Johns Street

SO455FD

Green Close

SO456DR

Carpenter Close

SO456AW

Jones Lane

SO456YW

High Street

SO455RZ

Pennine Gardens

SO455EQ

Lanehays Road

SO454AS

Forest Hill Way

SO455QT

Mendip Gardens

SO455AQ

Mountfield

SO453BU

Greatwood Close

SO455FX

Hollybank Crescent

SO456JE

Windrush Way

SO456BN

New Road

SO455SP

Pentland Close

SO456BE

Drummond Road

SO456AE

Mount House Close

SO455DF

Malwood Road West

SO456BB

Alexandra Close

SO455SQ

Brendon Close

SO455WU

Buchan Court

SO454NR

Noads Close

SO454ZF

North Road

SO455ED

Lanehays Road

SO455BQ

Golden Hind Park

SO455SG

Fernlea Way

SO455ST

Brocks Close

SO455DW

Dale Road

SO456AJ

The Marsh

SO455AZ

Boundstone

SO455DB

Malwood Road West

SO456GS

South Street

SO455FQ

Hollybank Road

SO456DN

West Hill Drive

SO454NG

Valleydene

SO455GQ

Southampton Road

SO456DH

Jessop Walk

SO454RR

Nash Road

SO455AF

Lower Mullins Lane

SO459BZ

New Road

SO459AY

New Road

SO454HU

Hollydene Villas

SO456LA

Endeavour Way

SO455DY

Copsewood Road

SO455BR

Golden Hind Park

SO456AF

Jessop Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.