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Lyndhurst & Minstead

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About

Lyndhurst & Minstead ward covers a large, rural area within the New Forest National Park. The landscape is characterised by extensive heathland, ancient woodland, and scattered forest enclosures. Settlement is limited, with the village of Lyndhurst serving as a central hub. The area's economy is closely tied to forest management, tourism, and agriculture, with commoners' grazing rights maintaining the open landscape.

The ward includes the historic village of Minstead, known for its thatched cottages and rural church. A notable site is the grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, located in the churchyard. The area is defined by quiet lanes, remote ponds, and a network of footpaths used by walkers, cyclists, and riders. The presence of free-roaming ponies and cattle is a constant feature across the open forest.

Area overview

On average Lyndhurst & Minstead has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £59,029 per year. There are 1 schools in Lyndhurst & Minstead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Lyndhurst & Minstead

Median price£447,500
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£408K – £680K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 (about £459 per square foot) in Lyndhurst & Minstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,950 up to £2,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lyndhurst & Minstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£725,000£491
Semi-Detached19£427,320£459
Terraced8£392,250£506
Flats6£322,500£374

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lyndhurst & Minstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyndhurst & Minstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£675,000£254,750£377,500£335,000
2017£665,000£237,500£360,000£396,250
2018£677,500£205,000£420,000£319,831
2019£682,500£229,950£341,000£355,000
2020£562,500£250,500£397,500£320,000
2021£725,000£271,500£426,000£382,500
2022£935,000£297,500£499,950£505,500
2023£860,000£235,000£477,500£472,500
2024£802,500£255,000£416,500£497,500
2025£880,000£280,000£442,500£365,000
2026£685,000£320,000£427,320£418,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyndhurst & Minstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyndhurst & Minstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412£331£365£338
2017£375£333£323£335
2018£414£329£362£507
2019£406£327£407£392
2020£382£362£398£404
2021£452£358£441£385
2022£528£349£436£635
2023£560£365£469£480
2024£462£328£447£431
2025£589£388£467£419
2026£460£359£439£506
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyndhurst & Minstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lyndhurst & Minstead in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for New Forest district.

Band A£1,613
Band B£1,882
Band C£2,151
Band D£2,420
Band E£2,957
Band F£3,495
Band G£4,033
Band H£4,840

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lyndhurst & Minstead ward.

Local councillors

Hilary Brand

Lyndhurst & Minstead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst & Minstead

What is the average house price in Lyndhurst & Minstead?

The median sale price in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £447,500 (about £459 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lyndhurst & Minstead?

Lyndhurst & Minstead has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lyndhurst & Minstead?

Lyndhurst & Minstead scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lyndhurst & Minstead sits around rank 23,558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lyndhurst & Minstead?

The average household income in Lyndhurst & Minstead is around £59,029 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lyndhurst & Minstead?

Lyndhurst & Minstead is represented by 1 elected councillor: Hilary Brand (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO437GD

Newtown Road

SO437AZ

New Cottages

SO400SY

Beaulieu Road

SO437BP

Gosport Lane

SO437EW

Church Lane

SO437AX

Pikes Hill Avenue

SO400TS

Beaulieu Road

SO400SA

Beaulieu Road

SO437AE

Empress Road

SO437DY

Church Cottages

SO400SB

Beaulieu Road

SO400SU

Beaulieu Road

SO437DE

Clay Hill

SO437GR

Allum Green

SO400TL

Beaulieu Road

SO437EF

Oak Close

SO437FQ

Football Green

SO437FP

Mill Lane

SO437DL

Shrubbs Hill Gardens

SO437BD

High Street

SO437FX

Lyndhurst Road

SO437DB

Hillary Close

SO400SH

Beaulieu Road

SO437EE

Fir Close

SO400TE

Beaulieu Road

SO400SD

Beaulieu Road

SO437FU

Seamans Lane

SO400SE

Beaulieu Road

SO437BF

Gosport Lane

SO437DS

Elcombes Close

SO437DA

Beaulieu Road

SO437HD

Canterton Lane

SO400SG

Beaulieu Road

SO437DX

Silver Street

SO437BB

High Street

SO437FW

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO437BQ

Southampton Road

SO437EG

Princes Crescent

SO437AP

The Custards

SO437PA

Beaulieu Road

SO437AJ

Queens Parade

SO437BG

High Street

SO437BN

Shaggs Meadow

SO437JP

Dearing Close

SO437AW

The Lane

SO437BT

Southampton Road

SO400TA

Beaulieu Road

SO437EH

Westwood Road

SO400SR

Beaulieu Road

SO437HN

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO437BR

Queens Road

SO437FG

Chapel Lane

SO400SN

Beaulieu Road

SO400ZZ

Beaulieu Road

SO437DJ

Shrubbs Hill Road

SO437DZ

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO400SZ

Beaulieu Road

SO400SL

Beaulieu Road

SO437EB

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO400TF

Beaulieu Road

SO437NH

Church Lane

SO437FJ

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO437EN

Haskells Close

SO437DH

Goose Green

SO437AS

Pikes Hill

SO437AD

Wellands Road

SO400TJ

Beaulieu Road

SO437HA

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO400TR

Beaulieu Road

SO400TN

Beaulieu Road

SO437AF

Forest Gardens

SO437BL

Gosport Lane

SO437BX

Pikes Hill

SO437BE

High Street

SO437PB

Church Lane

SO437AU

Broughton Road

SO437BZ

Foldsgate Close

SO437DR

Knightwood Close

SO400SW

Beaulieu Road

SO437GA

Lyndhurst & Minstead

SO437FF

Chapel Lane

SO437AR

Romsey Road

SO400TG

Beaulieu Road

SO437DG

Gosport Lane

SO400ST

Beaulieu Road

SO437NR

Pikes Hill

SO437DP

Bournemouth Road

SO437BS

Princes Crescent

SO437AT

Calpe Avenue

SO437FS

Bull Lane

SO437BJ

High Street

SO437FD

Alum Green View

SO437AB

Wellands Road

SO437ED

Cedar Mount

SO437DU

Northerwood Avenue

SO437BA

Pikes Hill

SO437BW

Southampton Road

SO437GL

School Lane

SO437FB

Gritnam Road

SO437AH

Queens Parade