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Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

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About

Langdown and Dibden Purlieu form a settled area on the eastern edge of the New Forest National Park. The landscape is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, situated on rising ground above the waters of Southampton Water. This location provides a practical residential base with direct access to the protected heath and woodland of the Forest itself, offering a contrast between suburban living and open natural space.

A notable feature is the presence of the large, historic Langdown Lawn, a remnant of a former estate that now serves as a central recreational ground. The area's proximity to the Hythe Ferry connection offers a distinct transport link across the estuary to Southampton. Views from higher points can extend over the industrial shoreline of the Marchwood peninsula, grounding the area within its wider coastal context.

Area overview

On average Langdown & Dibden Purlieu has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is £58,780 per year. There are 2 schools in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is home to around 10,435 people, with a population density of about 3,163.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langdown & Dibden Purlieu Population
10,435
Population density
3,163.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.05(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.46(-56%)
Public order
4.31(-29%)
Shoplifting
3.74(-53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,741
93.35%
Other White
225
2.16%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
76
0.73%
Other Asian
55
0.53%
Other
51
0.49%
Total population: 10,435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,261
26.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,606
18.78%
No qualifications
1,509
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,325
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
950
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 8,550

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,776
40.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,274
29.11%
Social rents from council
513
11.72%
Other social rented
340
7.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
7.4%
Total households: 4,377

Property prices in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

Median price£352,500
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £425K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £352 per square foot) in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£453,000£381
Semi-Detached39£345,000£354
Terraced23£285,000£316
Flats6£180,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357,250£285,000£256,750£230,000
2017£370,000£267,600£257,500£243,725
2018£423,500£225,000£254,500£237,000
2019£387,500£166,000£282,315£248,000
2020£432,500£178,250£268,000£246,550
2021£447,500£214,000£307,500£268,000
2022£543,000£252,750£345,000£299,950
2023£537,500£239,750£320,000£315,500
2024£500,000£187,500£310,000£280,000
2025£430,000£229,350£340,000£293,500
2026£482,500£107,500£364,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284£441£255£277
2017£305£368£281£270
2018£312£281£290£276
2019£333£267£296£255
2020£338£271£307£267
2021£371£331£311£298
2022£391£325£356£317
2023£386£366£366£325
2024£357£266£333£309
2025£377£312£347£310
2026£387£208£354£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langdown & Dibden Purlieu in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

Is Langdown & Dibden Purlieu safe?

Langdown & Dibden Purlieu records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu?

The median sale price in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is £352,500 (about £352 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu?

Langdown & Dibden Purlieu has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Langdown & Dibden Purlieu?

Langdown & Dibden Purlieu scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu sits around rank 21,759 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu?

The average household income in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is around £58,780 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

SO454HR

Beverley Road

SO454JH

Beaulieu Road

SO456GJ

Shore Road

SO453HW

Furzedale Park

SO453RL

Butts Ash Lane

SO453PN

Laburnum Crescent

SO456JR

Sir Christopher Court

SO456JT

Davidson Close

SO456GQ

Seward Green

SO453LA

Deerleap Close

SO453PT

Cedar Road

SO454HS

Beverley Road

SO456FN

Hobart Drive

SO454LF

Heatherstone Avenue

SO453SA

Hamilton Mews

SO456ER

Langdown Road

SO454BW

Lambourne Close

SO453FY

Fulmar Drive

SO454RB

Lime Walk

SO453PX

Cedar Road

SO454RT

Nash Close

SO456FB

Hobart Drive

SO454HB

Chaloner Crescent

SO453JY

Yewtree Close

SO453DJ

Forsythia Close

SO453GS

Furzedown Mews

SO453QA

Cedar Road

SO454PW

Coppice Gate

SO453QS

Warrys Close

SO453PA

Fawley Road

SO453QE

Beech Crescent

SO455LR

Knightstone Grange

SO456JY

Scott Paine Drive

SO453FX

Curlew Walk

SO454NB

Frayslea

SO453GE

Tern Close

SO454LG

Armitage Avenue

SO453QQ

Warrys Close

SO454NW

Amberslade Walk

SO453JW

Ladycross Road

SO456EY

Langdown Road

SO454QB

Whinfield Road

SO456ES

Tates Road

SO453JT

Adams Road

SO453GF

Fulmar Drive

SO454JS

Crete Road

SO454NU

Woodlands Court

SO454NE

Silvers End

SO456FE

Seaward Road

SO456GN

Tates Road

SO453RB

Butts Ash Avenue

SO453NS

Fleuret Close

SO454LH

Heatherstone Avenue

SO454NJ

Dukeswood Drive

SO453QF

Beech Crescent

SO453NE

Frost Lane

SO453GB

Curlew Drive

SO453GX

Rosebery Avenue

SO453NG

Frost Lane

SO454RA

Lime Walk

SO453GA

Curlew Drive

SO454SE

Roman Gardens

SO453HQ

Furzedale Park

SO453QN

Ashleigh Close

SO453BW

Fawley Road

SO454AY

Broadleaf Close

SO453HU

Furzedale Park

SO454HW

Crete Lane

SO453ND

Hart Hill

SO454PX

Beaulieu Road

SO454JF

Beaulieu Road

SO453GY

Rosebery Avenue

SO453GU

Furzey Avenue

SO453LJ

Ipley Way

SO454PS

Roman Road

SO456FR

Burnett Close

SO454QS

Montague Court

SO454JA

Beaulieu Road

SO454JW

Chaveney Close

SO453PF

Maple Road

SO456JG

Elgin Close

SO453PH

Cedar Road

SO454JR

Crete Cottages

SO454JG

Woodlands Close

SO453PR

Elm Crescent

SO454PN

Talbot Road

SO453HN

Frost Lane

SO454JJ

Beaulieu Road

SO453JU

Adams Road

SO454PL

Oak Road

SO453PG

Cedar Road

SO454AB

The Garth

SO453QH

Butts Ash Lane

SO453QD

Beech Crescent

SO454RH

West Road

SO454PR

Roman Road

SO454PD

Noads Way

SO453GP

Lytton Road

SO456EU

Ashford Crescent

SO453PJ

Cedar Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.