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Marchwood & Dibden

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About

Marchwood is a village situated on the western shore of Southampton Water, directly opposite the city. Its shoreline includes industrial areas and the large Marchwood Military Port, which handles freight and supports naval operations. The village itself has residential streets and local amenities, with some housing dating to the 1960s expansion. The area is bordered by the New Forest heathland to the west, providing a contrast between developed waterfront and protected open space.

Adjacent to Marchwood, Dibden Purlieu is a larger residential settlement on the forest's edge. It developed significantly in the latter half of the 20th century. The nearby Dibden Bay, between Hythe and Marchwood, was the focus of a major port expansion debate that was ultimately rejected. The area is characterised by its position where suburban housing meets the open landscapes of the New Forest National Park, with walking access onto the heath.

Area overview

On average Marchwood & Dibden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marchwood & Dibden is £61,315 per year. There are 4 schools in Marchwood & Dibden: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marchwood & Dibden is home to around 8,246 people, with a population density of about 601.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marchwood & Dibden Population
8,246
Population density
601.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.16(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.97(-60%)
Other theft
4.37(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-36%)
Public order
4(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,519
91.21%
Other White
170
2.06%
African
81
0.98%
Other Black
72
0.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.61%
Total population: 8,244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,055
30.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,395
20.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,017
15.15%
No qualifications
920
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
712
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,268
36.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,170
33.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
13.57%
Other social rented
254
7.23%
Other forms of private rent
180
5.12%
Total households: 3,515

Property prices in Marchwood & Dibden

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Marchwood & Dibden area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marchwood & Dibden 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 Marchwood & Dibden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached15£288,000
Detached27£470,000
Flats15£175,000
Terraced29£250,000

10 years median price trend in Marchwood & Dibden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marchwood & Dibden.

All postcodes in Marchwood & Dibden

SO404YW

The Rowans

SO404JU

Oak Leaf Close

SO404XG

Lakeland Gardens

SO404JZ

Spindlewood Way

SO404UD

Bury Road

SO404XZ

Philpott Drive

SO455TU

Cavalier Close

SO404WB

Africa Drive

SO404SU

The Hawthorns

SO404UT

Cracknore Hard Lane

SO404TU

Long Lane

SO404XQ

Woodpecker Drive

SO404WN

Bolhinton Avenue

SO404YJ

Melick Close

SO455TZ

Cheviot Drive

SO404YL

Plantation Drive

SO404WA

Long Lane

SO404SD

Old Magazine Close

SO404SF

Marchwood Village Centre

SO455WJ

Ranmore Court

SO455WH

Ridgewood Close

SO455TS

Locks Cottages

SO404XS

Kingfisher Way

SO404AY

Farrell Fields

SO455TN

Claypits Lane

SO404XD

Marchwood Terrace

SO455UZ

Ashburton Close

SO404WD

Burma Way

SO404BL

East Road

SO404WH

Tavells Lane

SO404SE

Old Cracknore Close

SO455TY

Cathay Gardens

SO404SB

Bay Tree Gardens

SO455HE

Rockery Close

SO455TP

Dibden & Dibden Purlieu

SO404XE

Byams Lane

SO404XL

Kestrel Close

SO404AE

Marshfield Close

SO404AN

Maritime Avenue

SO404XJ

Osprey Close

SO404XH

Poplar Drive

SO404UQ

Beaulieu Road

SO404SW

Lilley Close

SO455WP

Dibden & Dibden Purlieu

SO404AF

Harbour Close

SO404YH

The Rushes

SO404UX

Magazine Lane

SO404SN

Elder Close

SO455WG

Rooksbridge

SO404AU

Skipper Close

SO404AW

Maritime Avenue

SO404AT

Wavecrest Close

SO404YA

Lichen Way

SO455UA

Caledonia Drive

SO404YE

The Tussocks

SO404BY

South Road

SO404TS

Africa Drive

SO404XU

Evergreen Close

SO404WX

Tavells Close

SO455WL

Rockram Gardens

SO404XN

Sandpiper Close

SO455WE

Hawkhill

SO404WF

Africa Drive

SO404AH

Quayside Walk

SO404US

Main Road

SO404YB

Moss Drive

SO404PA

Brittany Close

SO455WB

Broomy Close

SO455JA

Sizer Way

SO455UQ

Cabot Drive

SO455TQ

Dibden & Dibden Purlieu

SO455UX

Morris Close

SO404JX

Larkspur Drive

SO455TW

Cumberland Way

SO404SH

Ripplewood

SO455WA

Latchmore Drive

SO404BX

Central Crescent

SO404ST

The Limes

SO404AD

Maritime Avenue

SO404ZG

Cracknore Hard Lane

SO404WL

Park Lane

SO404WP

Pooks Green

SO404AR

Ordnance Way

SO404UN

Twiggs Lane

SO404WT

Hythe Road

SO455WD

Ocknell Grove

SO404UP

Twiggs Lane

SO404LE

Tides Way

SO404YG

Reed Drive

SO404XB

Drake Close

SO404WW

Veals Lane

SO455UW

Cambria Drive

SO404WS

The Crescent

SO404XA

Main Road

SO404YN

Acorn Close

SO404UZ

Main Road

SO455TG

Church Farm Close

SO404DA

Marchwood Park

SO404WJ

Staplewood Lane

SO404XY

Malthouse Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.