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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 52 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
52
Deprivation level
3/10
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
30.8(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-49%)
Other theft
4.61(-17%)
Public order
4.49(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-30%)
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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Marchwood & Dibden area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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
Detached29£450,000
Flats16£167,500
Semi-Detached17£288,000
Terraced31£270,000

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

SO404XT

Woodglade Close

SO404XX

Adams Wood Drive

SO404YX

Rosewood Gardens

SO455TJ

Manor Road

SO404AU

Skipper Close

SO404UP

Twiggs Lane

SO404YG

Reed Drive

SO404PA

Brittany Close

SO404UD

Bury Road

SO455TE

Main Road

SO404UA

Main Road

SO404UU

Gage Close

SO404YN

Acorn Close

SO455WE

Hawkhill

SO404AF

Harbour Close

SO404AX

The Armoury

SO404BX

Central Crescent

SO404WT

Hythe Road

SO404UF

Africa Drive

SO404UZ

Main Road

SO404AR

Ordnance Way

SO404WA

Long Lane

SO404AJ

Boardwalk Way

SO404UN

Twiggs Lane

SO404WQ

Pooks Green

SO404XY

Malthouse Gardens

SO455WJ

Ranmore Court

SO404BY

South Road

SO404UB

Main Road

SO455TR

Morris Close

SO455TX

Cumberland Way

SO404AA

Quayside Walk

SO404AL

Portside Close

SO404SS

Pebble Court

SO404YA

Lichen Way

SO404JX

Larkspur Drive

SO404XD

Marchwood Terrace

SO455HF

Magnolia Close

SO404LB

Tides Way

SO404WL

Park Lane

SO404XP

Aaron Court

SO404YY

Woodmoor Close

SO404JY

Willow Drive

SO404TW

St Contest Way

SO404AB

Quayside Walk

SO404YF

Reed Drive

SO455HE

Rockery Close

SO455UA

Caledonia Drive

SO455UU

Canterbury Drive

SO404SU

The Hawthorns

SO404WH

Tavells Lane

SO404SW

Lilley Close

SO404XZ

Philpott Drive

SO404YP

Dapple Place

SO455UG

Cabot Drive

SO455UH

Cygnus Gardens

SO455TS

Locks Cottages

SO404AH

Quayside Walk

SO404ST

The Limes

SO404YH

The Rushes

SO404YQ

Kingswood

SO455WH

Ridgewood Close

SO404PD

Park Close

SO404SG

Main Road

SO404AP

Ordnance Way

SO404AY

Farrell Fields

SO404UW

Byams Lane

SO455TB

Main Road

SO404LE

Tides Way

SO404SH

Ripplewood

SO404SX

Village Mews

SO455TY

Cathay Gardens

SO455UZ

Ashburton Close

SO404YE

The Tussocks

SO404WE

Africa Drive

SO404XR

Ferndale Road

SO404SY

Shell Court

SO404WN

Bolhinton Avenue

SO404WP

Pooks Green

SO404AW

Maritime Avenue

SO404BD

Oceanic Way

SO404WY

Lloyd Avenue

SO455WF

Eyeworth Walk

Data Sources

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