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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 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

SO453GH

Gannet Close

SO453RG

Forest Front

SO456JD

Davidson Close

SO453HL

Shoblands Way

SO453HT

Pinewood Drive

SO456JQ

Queens Close

SO456JW

Wadmore Close

SO453FZ

Fulmar Drive

SO455EW

Hartley Walk

SO453GD

Curlew Close

SO453QB

Cedar Road

SO454RD

Lime Close

SO456DF

Frost Lane

SO454HP

Arnwood Avenue

SO453HA

Rosebery Avenue

SO454AX

Lawnswood Close

SO453QL

Yelverton Avenue

SO454QD

Whinfield Road

SO454PJ

Oak Close

SO453HX

Birchdale

SO454JY

Corbould Road

SO454RE

North Road

SO453PZ

Cedar Road

SO456GP

Windrush Close

SO453RF

Butts Ash Lane

SO454PQ

Oak Road

SO454BA

Wildground Lane

SO456ED

South Street

SO453HY

Pinewood Crescent

SO456HA

Dominy Close

SO456JH

Windrush Way

SO455QQ

Haynes Way

SO454RL

Wellington Close

SO454LX

Lodge Drive

SO456FH

Hobart Drive

SO454NZ

Foxtail Drive

SO453LE

Rose Close

SO454HH

Grenville Gardens

SO453LL

Deer Leap Way

SO453QP

Ashleigh Close

SO454PF

North Road

SO453QJ

Butts Ash Lane

SO453GW

Rosebery Avenue

SO456JU

Wadmore Close

SO454LQ

Heatherstone Avenue

SO454NH

Dukeswood Drive

SO453NT

Buttercup Close

SO454RF

North Road

SO454PZ

Merriemeade Close

SO453RT

Hayley Close

SO453QU

Yelverton Avenue

SO454LS

Andrew Close

SO454JD

Beaulieu Road

SO456JF

Windrush Way

SO453LF

Ipley Way

SO454BZ

Windmill Copse

SO456JB

Scott Paine Drive

SO453BL

Butts Ash Gardens

SO453PW

Holly Close

SO456JS

Selman Close

SO453PE

Hamilton Road

SO454LR

Heatherstone Avenue

SO453JB

Spinney Gardens

SO454PT

Beaulieu Road

SO453RA

Firtree Grove

SO454RS

Nash Road

SO453PY

Ash Close

SO453LP

Deer Leap Way

SO453RH

Forest Meadows

SO453PS

Cedar Road

SO456EZ

Harvey Gardens

SO453JS

Ladycross Road

SO453RJ

Forest Front

SO453HE

Fernhills Road

SO453NH

Fawley Road

SO454NN

Bullrush Close

SO453LS

Harvey Gardens

SO454PY

Beaulieu Road

SO453HG

Rosebery Avenue

SO453SB

Hardy Drive

SO453HF

Butts Bridge Road

SO456EX

Langdown Road

SO456EQ

Langdown Road

SO454RN

Roman Road

SO453NJ

Fawley Road

SO453HP

Frost Lane

SO454QH

Monks Walk

SO454LD

Heatherstone Avenue

SO454PU

Mansell Close

SO453GQ

Lytton Road

SO453RN

Butts Ash Lane

SO453NF

Furzedown Cottages

SO456EH

Langdown Road

SO454HQ

Arnwood Avenue

SO456WF

Emerald Crescent

SO456DB

Shore Road

SO453LB

Foxbury Close

SO455AH

Croft Close

SO454HJ

Wildground Lane

SO454LN

Ratcliffe Road

Data Sources

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