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New Forest

About

The New Forest district is located in Hampshire, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 753 square kilometres, including the New Forest National Park. The landscape features heathland, woodland, and coastal marshes, with a mix of rural villages and small towns.

The area is known for its free-roaming ponies, cattle, and deer, a tradition dating back to medieval times. Key settlements include Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, and Lymington, which serve as hubs for tourism and local services. The district also has a coastline along the Solent, offering maritime activities and nature reserves.

Area overview

On average New Forest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Forest is £46,682 per year. There are 84 schools in New Forest: 55 primary (7 Outstanding and 46 Good) and 9 secondary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Forest Population

175,785

Population density

233.7 per km²

Demographics

British

163,847

93.21%

Other White

4,843

2.76%

Other Asian

843

0.48%

Irish

833

0.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

801

0.46%

Total population: 175,782

Housing

Owns outright

36,150

46.6%

Owns with a mortgage

21,371

27.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

9,259

11.94%

Social rents from council

4,976

6.42%

Other social rented

3,391

4.37%

Total households: 77,567

Property prices in New Forest

Based on 2,375 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in New Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £6,601,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 New Forest over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,025	£525,000	£325,000	£420,000	£715,000	£1,250,000
Flats	383	£210,000	£95,000	£147,750	£277,000	£444,500
Semi-Detached	523	£350,000	£250,200	£306,000	£415,000	£629,000
Terraced	444	£295,000	£210,000	£263,750	£355,000	£549,250

10 years median price trend in New Forest

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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