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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

SO455AW

Tormead

SO455BT

Langdown Firs

SO455EQ

Lanehays Road

SO454BY

Whitewater Rise

SO456EE

Brinton Lane

SO456ET

Ashford Crescent

SO455FJ

Hollybank Road

SO455HT

Southampton Road

SO455WW

Huxley Court

SO455EE

Fern Road

SO455GF

Hollybank Crescent

SO454AN

Peartree Road

SO454NS

Beaulieu Road

SO455BJ

Heathfield

SO455SQ

Brendon Close

SO456AH

High Street

SO455AU

The Wicket

SO455FR

Hollybank Road

SO455RX

Kensington Fields

SO456EB

South Street

SO455DL

Malwood Road West

SO455SH

Moorland Close

SO455GD

Ferry Road

SO455GL

Hillview Road

SO456AG

High Street

SO459DB

Hythe Central

SO454NP

Belvedere Road

SO455ES

Michaels Way

SO455SS

Oaklands Way

SO455WR

Beechwood Way

SO456DX

Endeavour Way

SO454HX

Highlands Way

SO455FQ

Hollybank Road

SO456AW

Jones Lane

SO454AP

Orchard Way

SO454NL

Belmont Close

SO455GH

Hollybank Crescent

SO455NQ

Whittington Close

SO456AQ

Pylewell Road

SO455GU

Beaulieu Road

SO456AA

West Street

SO456BZ

St Johns Street

SO456DG

Jones Lane

SO455DT

Dale Road

SO455RZ

Pennine Gardens

SO456DN

West Hill Drive

SO455WX

Fairview Parade

SO455LW

Kelvin Close

SO455SW

Briarswood Rise

SO456BJ

School Road

SO456DH

Jessop Walk

SO455BR

Golden Hind Park

SO455DJ

Roberts Road

SO455GA

Hollybank Crescent

SO455GQ

Southampton Road

SO456AE

Mount House Close

SO456AS

Percy Close

SO455DG

Douglas Way

SO455SR

Cromalt Close

SO455XA

Merrivale Close

SO456AP

Pylewell Road

SO456BH

School Road

SO456PA

Court House Close

SO455FD

Green Close

SO455BL

Byeways

SO455ET

The Vale

SO455SL

Oakenbrow

SO455WQ

Beechwood Way

SO455XE

Tamar Grove

SO455DU

Dale Road

SO455EX

Fairview Close

SO456AX

Jones Lane

SO456BE

Drummond Road

SO456YW

High Street

SO454HU

Hollydene Villas

SO455BN

Golden Hind Park

SO456GH

Jones Lane

SO459AY

New Road

SO459BW

New Road

SO455AL

Oak View

SO455BA

Glenside

SO456BG

School Road

SO455FL

Hollybank Road

SO455QR

Cleveland Drive

SO455SP

Pentland Close

SO456BD

Edward Road

SO456DT

White Heather Court

SO459BY

New Road

SO455AG

Upper Mullins Lane

SO455DA

Southampton Road

SO455EL

Conifer Close

SO455GE

Hollybank Close

SO456GL

Jones Lane

SO454AJ

Peartree Road

SO455BQ

Golden Hind Park

SO455FH

Hollybank Road

SO455QY

Malvern Drive

SO456DS

The Promenade

SO456EJ

Langdown Road

SO456JE

Windrush Way

Data Sources

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