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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

SO456EW

Langdown Road

SO454SB

Water Lane

SO454ZD

Beaulieu Road

SO455DE

Malwood Road West

SO455FB

Malwood Road

SO455GG

Hollybank Crescent

SO455RY

The Brackens

SO455AA

Southampton Road

SO455AB

Southampton Road

SO455DZ

Lanehays Road

SO455EU

Kiln Close

SO455EZ

Whittington Close

SO455FF

Fairfield Close

SO455QW

Cotswold Close

SO455SF

The Sylvans

SO459BT

New Road

SO456ZL

Pylewell Road

SO454NA

Millers Way

SO455AX

The Mead

SO455GB

Ferry Road

SO456DU

Brinton Lane

SO455AD

Southampton Road

SO455EJ

Sycamore Road

SO455GJ

Hillview Road

SO456DZ

Astra Court

SO456FW

Mariners Mews

SO454AS

Forest Hill Way

SO455DD

Malwood Road West

SO455DW

Dale Road

SO456AD

Waterside

SO456AT

Prospect Place

SO454BU

Badgers Walk

SO455DF

Malwood Road West

SO455FW

Hollybank Crescent

SO454RW

Blenheim Gardens

SO455AZ

Boundstone

SO455BS

Armada Drive

SO455QU

The Quantocks

SO456BB

Alexandra Close

SO454AL

Peartree Road

SO455SJ

Alder Close

SO456AN

The Marsh

SO456LA

Endeavour Way

SO455AE

Lower Mullins Lane

SO456AU

Prospect Place

SO456BA

Alexandra Road

SO456JA

Coat Gardens

SO456WG

New Road

SO456ZB

The Marsh

SO455DQ

Dale Road

SO455BB

Overbrook

SO456AF

Jessop Close

SO456AR

Pylewell Road

SO456JJ

Knightwood Road

SO454NR

Noads Close

SO455FN

Solent Drive

SO456DP

Hotspur Close

SO455SY

Hythe Central

Data Sources

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