Area360 logo

Find postcode

Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

Interactive map displaying Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £336,000 in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Langdown & Dibden Purlieu 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 Langdown & Dibden Purlieu over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced23£295,000
Detached33£425,000
Flats8£180,000
Semi-Detached34£342,500

10 years median price trend in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu.

All postcodes in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu

SO453JA

Spinney Dale

SO454QN

Lunedale Road

SO454NF

Elizabeth Gardens

SO454QJ

Roman Road

SO453HB

Lammas Road

SO453GL

Fulmar Drive

SO454JZ

Heatherstone Avenue

SO453QZ

Devonshire Gardens

SO453LD

Linwood Close

SO453GJ

Guillemot Close

SO453QG

Beech Crescent

SO454LU

Hartley Close

SO456JP

Knightwood Road

SO454JP

Watermans Lane

SO454HG

Grenville Gardens

SO454JU

Crete Road

SO453RP

Stokesay Close

SO454JX

Crete Road

SO453QR

Warrys Close

SO454PP

Talbot Road

SO453QT

Ashleigh Close

SO454ND

Ingle Glen

SO453JX

Ladycross Road

SO454HA

Chaloner Crescent

SO453LN

Deer Leap Way

SO454PG

North Road

SO454LZ

Sadlers Lane

SO456FD

Hobart Drive

SO453AD

Kitchers Close

SO453PL

Laburnum Crescent

SO454LJ

Heatherstone Avenue

SO454LP

Partridge Road

SO456JX

Emerald Crescent

SO456EP

Hirst Road

SO453PB

Hamilton Road

SO454JN

Watermans Lane

SO453LH

Ipley Way

SO453GZ

Rosebery Avenue

SO455GS

Langdown Lawn

SO454RG

North Road

SO453JD

Spinney Dale

SO454QG

Solent Road

SO453RE

Butts Ash Avenue

SO453GT

Furzey Avenue

SO456HE

Selman Close

SO456FF

Grays Avenue

SO453RR

Gibbs Close

SO454QF

Solent Road

SO453PU

Cedar Road

SO453PQ

Elm Crescent

SO453GG

Cormorant Drive

SO454QP

Lunedale Road

SO454LT

Heatherstone Avenue

SO453JR

Ladycross Road

SO453HD

Rosebery Avenue

SO456FL

Park Close

SO454GZ

Northbourne Close

SO453LQ

Deer Leap Way

SO454LB

Villiers Road

SO454PE

North Road

SO453NB

Frost Lane

SO453PP

Laburnum Crescent

SO454PH

Oak Road

SO454HF

Chaloner Crescent

SO454QL

Roman Road

SO454LY

Froghall

SO454AZ

Heatherdown

SO454JL

Watermans Lane

SO454QA

Whinfield Road

SO454HD

Chaloner Crescent

SO454RX

Depden Gardens

SO454NY

Beaulieu Road

SO453HZ

Furzedale Park

SO453RQ

Barclay Mews

SO456JZ

Scott-Paine Drive

SO454HE

Chaloner Crescent

SO454RJ

West Road

SO453HR

Furzedale Gardens

SO456FQ

Trafalgar Way

SO454LL

Partridge Road

SO454JQ

Crete Cottages

SO456JN

Home Farm Close

SO454PB

Noads Way

SO453HS

Pinewood Drive

SO456FP

Spring Road

SO453RS

Forest Side

SO454LA

Heatherstone Avenue

SO453RD

Butts Ash Avenue

SO453DA

Burnett Close

SO454LE

Heatherstone Avenue

SO453QX

Butts Ash Lane

SO454NX

Ranfurly Gardens

SO456FJ

Hobart Drive

SO456DD

Shore Road

SO453HH

Sandilands Way

SO453LG

Ipley Way

SO454JB

Beaulieu Road

SO454HN

Arnwood Avenue

SO456EG

Langdown Road

SO453GR

Nelson Court

Data Sources

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