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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 33 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
33
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
17.19(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-47%)
Public order
2.88(-53%)
Other theft
2.61(-53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,449
94.05%
Other White
200
1.8%
African
54
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.48%
Chinese
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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Lee-on-the-Solent area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £940,000.

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
Detached52£505,000
Flats33£225,000
Semi-Detached36£372,500
Terraced35£275,000

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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.