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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

SO455GT

Fairview Parade

SO455SZ

Challenger Place

SO456DT

White Heather Court

SO455EB

Lanehays Road

SO456DY

Shamrock Way

SO455FT

Fairway Road

SO455AR

Upper Mullins Lane

SO455AE

Lower Mullins Lane

SO455DJ

Roberts Road

SO455GX

Fairview Drive

SO456AA

West Street

SO455FZ

Hollybank Crescent

SO455HT

Southampton Road

SO455GA

Hollybank Crescent

SO455BE

Overbrook

SO455BL

Byeways

SO456EJ

Langdown Road

SO456BT

Mousehole Lane

SO455SW

Briarswood Rise

SO456AX

Jones Lane

SO455GE

Hollybank Close

SO455WT

Lewis Close

SO455FY

Hollybank Crescent

SO455BG

Midway

SO455FJ

Hollybank Road

SO455QY

Malvern Drive

SO454RW

Blenheim Gardens

SO455XE

Tamar Grove

SO455DR

Dale Road

SO456AL

The Marsh

SO455AY

The Mead

SO455GU

Beaulieu Road

SO456BJ

School Road

SO454NS

Beaulieu Road

SO455GH

Hollybank Crescent

SO456PA

Court House Close

SO456EE

Brinton Lane

SO455WX

Fairview Parade

SO459BY

New Road

SO454AH

Orchard Way

SO455WQ

Beechwood Way

SO454AJ

Peartree Road

SO459BL

Hythe Central

SO455FR

Hollybank Road

SO454HY

Highlands Way

SO455WW

Huxley Court

SO456DG

Jones Lane

SO455FP

Solent Drive

SO455GD

Ferry Road

SO455GF

Hollybank Crescent

SO456ZL

Pylewell Road

SO455EU

Kiln Close

SO456AQ

Pylewell Road

SO455GP

Southampton Road

SO456AD

Waterside

SO456DX

Endeavour Way

SO455AX

The Mead

SO456DS

The Promenade

Data Sources

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