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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 low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Hythe is £328,000 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,475 and £402,475. There are 6 schools in Hythe: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

Median price: £328,000
Price per sq ft: £364
Sales (last 12 months): 123
Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £402K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Hythe 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£435,000£411
Semi-Detached20£318,500£338
Terraced15£277,500£402
Flats36£204,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hythe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£160,000£270,000£217,500
2017£345,000£160,000£265,000£222,500
2018£345,000£177,000£290,000£235,500
2019£345,000£168,000£270,000£234,000
2020£383,500£190,000£298,750£270,000
2021£385,000£260,000£297,000£275,000
2022£447,500£225,000£324,500£345,000
2023£435,000£220,000£330,000£271,000
2024£415,000£195,000£325,000£275,000
2025£435,000£210,000£329,000£279,250
2026£397,000£204,000£320,000£282,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£310£331£331
2017£319£314£358£322
2018£316£330£302£348
2019£347£299£330£333
2020£356£303£349£353
2021£370£412£372£384
2022£438£375£439£485
2023£406£336£398£395
2024£426£307£360£399
2025£396£327£381£434
2026£448£313£338£399
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.