How safe is New Forest?

Crime level in New Forest is moderate with about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the New Forest population and density?

New Forest population is 175,785 with density 233.7 per km².

How much social housing is near New Forest?

About 9.6% across the New Forest area.

How deprived is New Forest?

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 21988 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in New Forest?

Based on 2,344 recent sales, the median price is £375,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the average income in New Forest?

Average resident income is about £46,682 per year.

What are prices by property type in New Forest?

Latest medians: Detached £523,750, Semi-detached £345,750, Terraced £295,000, Flats £208,000.

How many households are in New Forest?

There are 77,566 households in New Forest

What home types are most common in New Forest?

Housing mix: detached 45.4%, semi-detached 24.1%.

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Q: What schools in New Forest and how are they rated?

There are 84 schools in New Forest: 55 primary (7 Outstanding and 46 Good) and 9 secondary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good)

England / South East / 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 60 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

Social housing

9.6%

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 2,344 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in New Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £6,601,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,008	£523,750	£323,200	£415,000	£710,000	£1,240,000
Flats	380	£208,000	£90,475	£145,000	£270,000	£420,250
Semi-Detached	516	£345,750	£247,988	£306,500	£410,625	£600,000
Terraced	440	£295,000	£210,000	£265,000	£350,000	£545,250

10 years price trend in New Forest

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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