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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.

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.