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Lee-on-the-Solent

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About

Lee-on-the-Solent is a coastal settlement on the Solent, directly facing the Isle of Wight. The area centres on a long, straight pebble beach and a grassy promenade. Its seafront is lined with cafes and shops, with residential streets extending inland.

The area is known for its long-established role in naval aviation. The former Royal Naval Air Station site now houses the Solent Sky Museum, focusing on this heritage. The beach is a common launch point for personal watercraft and paddleboards, with views dominated by shipping movements in the Solent channel.

Area overview

On average Lee-on-the-Solent has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee-on-the-Solent is £63,252 per year. There are 2 schools in Lee-on-the-Solent: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lee-on-the-Solent is home to around 11,111 people, with a population density of about 2,329.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lee-on-the-Solent Population
11,111
Population density
2,329.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.56(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.2(-41%)
Public order
3.24(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.7(-58%)
Other theft
2.43(-57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,449
94.05%
Other White
200
1.8%
African
54
0.49%
Chinese
53
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.48%
Total population: 11,110

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,926
31.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,741
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,396
15.13%
No qualifications
1,242
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,052
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 9,228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,167
44.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,470
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
499
10.26%
Other social rented
301
6.19%
Other forms of private rent
184
3.78%
Total households: 4,865

Property prices in Lee-on-the-Solent

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £369,500 in Lee-on-the-Solent area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £839,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lee-on-the-Solent 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 Lee-on-the-Solent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats37£235,000
Terraced48£284,500
Detached49£515,000
Semi-Detached34£370,000

10 years median price trend in Lee-on-the-Solent

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee-on-the-Solent.

All postcodes in Lee-on-the-Solent

PO139BP

Beach Road

PO138FD

Glenney Close

PO138JL

Dominie Walk

PO138FS

Harvard Close

PO139DF

Falklands Close

PO138GP

Martinet Drive

PO139JP

Broom Way

PO139NB

Victoria Square

PO139FE

Marine Parade East

PO139HR

Russell Road

PO139AX

York Crescent

PO139BX

High Street

PO139FG

Daedalus Drive

PO139FA

High Street

PO139QU

Marine Parade West

PO139NT

Richmond Road

PO138LB

Harrier Close

PO139AU

Ryde Place

PO139YA

Broom Way

PO138FF

David Newberry Drive

PO139AW

Rowan Close

PO139FR

Marine Parade East

PO138LX

Saunders Close

PO139JX

Marine Parade West

PO139HX

Clanwilliam Road

PO139AP

Lakeside

PO139NF

Victoria Square

PO139JU

Britten Road

PO138HE

Cheyne Way

PO139FB

High Street

PO138HL

Maizemore Walk

PO138FG

David Newberry Drive

PO139XP

Georgia Close

PO138HX

Headley Close

PO138JT

Twyford Drive

PO138LS

Darwin Close

PO138LF

Swift Close

PO138JX

Ross Way

PO139GE

Argus Road

PO139LN

Marine Parade West

PO138JN

Fell Drive

PO138GG

Albacore Close

PO138JB

Rosemary Walk

PO138BH

Grayson Close

PO139EW

Cherry Close

PO138GN

Proctor Drive

PO139LS

Osborne Road

PO138FU

Tiger Moth Close

PO138HZ

Cornfield Road

PO139GS

Ocean Road

PO139JS

Westcliff Close

PO139JE

Redmill Drive

PO138JH

Hiller Walk

PO139LR

Marine Parade West

PO139EP

Elmore Avenue

PO138FN

Beaufort Close

PO139GL

Victorious Close

PO138LP

Fell Drive

PO139LB

Lee West

PO138HT

Chilcomb Close

PO139DY

Elmore Road

PO139LE

Pier Street

PO139NX

Norwich Place

PO138HF

Spencer Drive

PO139FQ

Cockerell Close

PO138GH

Westland Drive

PO139BU

High Street

PO139JB

Petrie Road

PO139PD

Court Barn Close

PO138HJ

Blackbird Way

PO139HY

Studland Road

PO139EN

Gosport Road

PO139FF

Elmore Road

PO139EQ

Seymour Road

PO138JG

Derwent Road

PO139AJ

Raynes Road

PO139GR

Ocean Road

PO138FY

Firefly Close

PO139JY

Bayntun Drive

PO139BD

Canterbury Close

PO138BA

Megson Drive

PO139BA

Marine Parade East

PO139GG

Ocean Road

PO139HD

Anglesea Road

PO138JF

Trent Way

PO139NR

Marine Parade West

PO139JD

High Street

PO138GE

Magister Drive

PO139LY

Milvil Road

PO138FJ

Sherbrooke Close

PO139GJ

Archer Road

PO139HH

Cheltenham Crescent

PO139HZ

Grove Road

PO139ND

Victoria Square

PO138LA

Spencer Drive

PO139AL

Raynes Road

PO138LW

Swallow Court

PO139HB

Wootton Road

PO138JY

Kimpton Close

PO138LU

Howard Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.