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Lyndhurst & Minstead

Interactive map displaying Lyndhurst & Minstead

Crime
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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. The median sale price in Lyndhurst & Minstead is £445,000 (around £450 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £396,000 and £678,000. 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: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £450
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £396K – £678K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £450 per square foot) in Lyndhurst & Minstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 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
Detached20£708,750£488
Semi-Detached19£427,320£459
Terraced9£372,500£465
Flats9£320,000£359

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£890,000£280,000£442,500£365,000
2026£657,500£278,750£427,320£412,000
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£598£388£467£419
2026£483£333£439£465
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