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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 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
41
Deprivation level
3/10
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
22.54(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-25%)
Shoplifting
6.05(-25%)
Public order
5.09(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,867
94.39%
Other White
183
2.52%
Irish
38
0.52%
Indian
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £331,500 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
Detached47£420,000
Flats31£212,600
Semi-Detached21£330,000
Terraced9£277,500

10 years median price trend in Hythe

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

All postcodes in Hythe

SO454ZB

Fairview Parade

SO455DB

Malwood Road West

SO455ER

Lanehays Road

SO455EA

Lanehays Road

SO454RQ

Roman Road

SO455AY

The Mead

SO455DS

Dale Road

SO456EN

Langdown Road

SO455QS

Blackdown Close

SO459BQ

New Road

SO455WT

Lewis Close

SO454HY

Highlands Way

SO455BH

Overbrook

SO456DR

Carpenter Close

SO454AT

Pine Close

SO454RR

Nash Road

SO455AF

Lower Mullins Lane

SO455GT

Fairview Parade

SO455GY

Fairview Drive

SO456AJ

The Marsh

SO455BP

Drakes Close

SO455BE

Overbrook

SO455FG

Malwood Road

SO455FU

Fairway Road

SO455FX

Hollybank Crescent

SO455SZ

Challenger Place

SO456BP

New Road

SO454HZ

Highlands Close

SO455FT

Fairway Road

SO455FZ

Hollybank Crescent

SO456AY

Dibden Lodge Close

SO455DP

Dale Road

SO455SU

Downwood Close

SO456BY

Westcliff Walk

SO455BD

Sunningdale

SO455DN

Malwood Road West

SO455EF

Fern Road

SO455FE

Malwood Road

SO455GR

Langdown Lawn

SO456BL

School Road

SO456DA

St Johns Street

SO456HD

Prospect Place

SO454EY

Marlborough Court

SO454NG

Valleydene

SO455ED

Lanehays Road

SO455FS

Hollybank Road

SO456RU

High Street

SO455QX

Brecon Close

SO456BN

New Road

SO456AB

Waterside

SO455DH

Roberts Road

SO455DX

Copsewood Road

SO455EP

Hawthorn Road

SO455GW

Langdown Lawn Close

SO456DY

Shamrock Way

SO456GR

Carpenter Close

SO456AL

The Marsh

SO454AH

Orchard Way

SO455DR

Dale Road

SO455FY

Hollybank Crescent

SO454PA

Noads Way

SO455AR

Upper Mullins Lane

SO455FP

Solent Drive

SO455QT

Mendip Gardens

SO455UB

Corinna Gardens

SO456BR

Atheling Road

SO456BS

Atheling Road

SO456BT

Mousehole Lane

SO459BL

Hythe Central

SO453BU

Greatwood Close

SO455EH

Sycamore Road

SO455TA

Southampton Road

SO455WU

Buchan Court

SO455EB

Lanehays Road

SO455GN

Hillview Road

SO456DL

West Hill Drive

SO456DW

Velsheda Court

SO456GS

South Street

SO451RW

New Road

SO454NT

Braehead

SO455AQ

Mountfield

SO455EG

Fern Road

SO455SN

Redwood Close

SO455WS

Milne Close

SO455XP

New Road

SO456AZ

Waterside Square

SO455ST

Brocks Close

SO456QA

Beaumaris Gardens

SO454BX

Squirrels Walk

SO454ZF

North Road

SO455BG

Midway

SO455EN

Laurel Close

SO455GP

Southampton Road

SO455UD

Cordelia Close

SO456BQ

Longmeadow Gardens

SO455DY

Copsewood Road

SO455GX

Fairview Drive

SO455SG

Fernlea Way

SO456EL

Abbey Close

SO459BZ

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.