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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

SO455TF

Church Farm Close

SO455TD

Main Road

SO455UN

Challenger Way

SO404YY

Woodmoor Close

SO455WF

Eyeworth Walk

SO455UL

Vaughan Road

SO455HF

Magnolia Close

SO404WZ

Woodside Close

SO404YP

Dapple Place

SO455UG

Cabot Drive

SO404YQ

Kingswood

SO404SG

Main Road

SO404WU

Hythe Road

SO404AQ

Admiralty Way

SO404SX

Village Mews

SO404SL

Frome Close

SO404UW

Byams Lane

SO404AJ

Boardwalk Way

SO404SJ

Tanglewood

SO404LB

Tides Way

SO404PD

Park Close

SO404WE

Africa Drive

SO404SY

Shell Court

SO404JY

Willow Drive

SO455UF

Corsair Drive

SO404UB

Main Road

SO404WR

Long Lane

SO455TX

Cumberland Way

SO404AG

Admiralty Way

SO404SS

Pebble Court

SO404ZD

Cracknore Hard

SO404WQ

Pooks Green

SO404UA

Main Road

SO404PB

Normandy Way

SO404YT

Cranberry Close

SO404YR

Bilberry Drive

SO404AA

Quayside Walk

SO404YS

Alder Close

SO455TH

Roys Copse

SO404BJ

Central Crescent

SO404AZ

Main Road

SO404UY

Cork Lane

SO455UH

Cygnus Gardens

SO404XX

Adams Wood Drive

SO404BF

Marchwood & Eling

SO404YD

Moss Drive

SO404XR

Ferndale Road

SO404WY

Lloyd Avenue

SO404XT

Woodglade Close

SO455UY

Fletcher Close

SO404YX

Rosewood Gardens

SO404BD

Oceanic Way

SO404UG

Marchwood By-Pass

SO404SR

Shorefield Road

SO455UE

Capella Gardens

SO404AL

Portside Close

SO404WG

Africa Drive

SO404ZE

Twiggs Lane

SO404YZ

Malcroft Mews

SO404TW

St Contest Way

SO455TE

Main Road

SO455WN

Round Copse

SO455UP

Cosworth Drive

SO404SQ

The Gulls

SO404XP

Aaron Court

SO404ZH

Main Road

SO455TR

Morris Close

SO455UJ

Courtier Close

SO404YU

Pond Close

SO404YF

Reed Drive

SO404XW

Crooked Hays Close

SO404AB

Quayside Walk

SO404BE

Cracknore Hard

SO455UR

The Orchard

SO455TJ

Manor Road

SO404AP

Ordnance Way

SO404AS

Maritime Avenue

SO404UF

Africa Drive

SO404XF

St Johns Drive

SO455TB

Main Road

SO404AX

The Armoury

SO455UU

Canterbury Drive

SO404UU

Gage Close

Data Sources

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