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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

SO454BY

Whitewater Rise

SO455EF

Fern Road

SO455BS

Armada Drive

SO456WG

New Road

SO455BD

Sunningdale

SO456BS

Atheling Road

SO456EB

South Street

SO455FB

Malwood Road

SO454NA

Millers Way

SO456GH

Jones Lane

SO454ZB

Fairview Parade

SO455EP

Hawthorn Road

SO455BT

Langdown Firs

SO456AB

Waterside

SO454BU

Badgers Walk

SO456QA

Beaumaris Gardens

SO455QU

The Quantocks

SO455EA

Lanehays Road

SO455BA

Glenside

SO455FE

Malwood Road

SO454HZ

Highlands Close

SO456BY

Westcliff Walk

SO455QR

Cleveland Drive

SO455AL

Oak View

SO456AG

High Street

SO459DB

Hythe Central

SO455SF

The Sylvans

SO456DW

Velsheda Court

SO456ZB

The Marsh

SO455FW

Hollybank Crescent

SO459BQ

New Road

SO455DA

Southampton Road

SO455DL

Malwood Road West

SO456DP

Hotspur Close

SO455RX

Kensington Fields

SO456BZ

St Johns Street

SO456AZ

Waterside Square

SO455BB

Overbrook

SO454NP

Belvedere Road

SO455SN

Redwood Close

SO455AD

Southampton Road

SO456AP

Pylewell Road

SO456DL

West Hill Drive

SO455ER

Lanehays Road

SO455XA

Merrivale Close

SO455SR

Cromalt Close

SO456AT

Prospect Place

SO456EL

Abbey Close

SO455DQ

Dale Road

SO455WR

Beechwood Way

SO455BH

Overbrook

SO456JA

Coat Gardens

SO456BP

New Road

SO456BA

Alexandra Road

SO455EJ

Sycamore Road

SO455DG

Douglas Way

SO455EZ

Whittington Close

SO455FF

Fairfield Close

SO455GJ

Hillview Road

SO454AP

Orchard Way

SO454RQ

Roman Road

SO455UD

Cordelia Close

SO455ES

Michaels Way

SO455DH

Roberts Road

SO456GR

Carpenter Close

SO455UB

Corinna Gardens

SO456AY

Dibden Lodge Close

SO456DZ

Astra Court

SO455AA

Southampton Road

SO455FG

Malwood Road

SO455AB

Southampton Road

SO456EN

Langdown Road

SO459BW

New Road

SO455AW

Tormead

SO456ET

Ashford Crescent

SO455FN

Solent Drive

SO456AR

Pylewell Road

SO456AS

Percy Close

SO455QS

Blackdown Close

SO455DU

Dale Road

SO456GL

Jones Lane

SO456AU

Prospect Place

SO455XP

New Road

SO455SY

Hythe Central

SO456BG

School Road

SO456BD

Edward Road

SO455ET

The Vale

SO451RW

New Road

SO455GL

Hillview Road

SO456JJ

Knightwood Road

SO455AG

Upper Mullins Lane

SO456DU

Brinton Lane

SO455LW

Kelvin Close

SO455RY

The Brackens

SO456BH

School Road

SO455DX

Copsewood Road

SO455FU

Fairway Road

SO454ZD

Beaulieu Road

SO455EG

Fern Road

SO454PA

Noads Way

Data Sources

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