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.
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).
Based on 2,249 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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 983 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 364 | £207,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 473 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 429 | £296,000 |
10 years price trend in New Forest
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Ballard
Barton & Becton
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Downlands & Forest North
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
Forest & Solent
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Hythe Central
Hythe South
Lymington
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Marchwood & Eling
Milford & Hordle
Milton
Pennington
Ringwood North & Ellingham
Ringwood South
Sway
Totton Central
Totton North
Totton South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.