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About

South Hayling occupies the southernmost portion of Hayling Island, characterised by its coastal geography and residential settlements. The area is defined by the sweeping curve of Eastoke Peninsula, with residential streets leading directly to the shingle beach. Much of the housing consists of bungalows and detached homes, reflecting its development as a holiday and retirement destination. The landscape is largely flat, shaped by the coastal environment.

A notable feature is the Hayling Island Seaside Railway, a narrow-gauge heritage line that runs along the beachfront. The area includes the popular Beachlands zone with its traditional amusement arcades and cafes. Coastal paths provide access to the extensive mudflats and salt marshes of the Langstone Harbour boundary. The local economy is oriented towards seasonal tourism and services for the resident community.

Area overview

On average South Hayling has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Hayling is £47,779 per year. There are 1 schools in South Hayling: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Hayling is home to around 5,259 people, with a population density of about 2,658.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Hayling Population
5,259
Population density
2,658.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.28(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.37(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+15%)
Other theft
3.42(-39%)
Public order
3.04(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,883
92.89%
Other White
178
3.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
30
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.48%
Irish
23
0.44%
Total population: 5,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,314
28.5%
No qualifications
1,000
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
722
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
473
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 4,610

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,284
49.4%
Owns with a mortgage
539
20.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
15.04%
Other social rented
264
10.16%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.15%
Total households: 2,599

Property prices in South Hayling

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£368
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £503K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £368 per square foot) in South Hayling area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,520,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Hayling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£520,000£406
Semi-Detached8£337,500£399
Terraced8£285,000£356
Flats16£166,250£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Hayling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hayling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£401,500£170,000£312,000£242,500
2017£390,000£135,000£306,000£245,000
2018£365,000£198,000£285,000£245,000
2019£340,000£167,500£368,750£299,995
2020£392,500£175,000£289,000£304,000
2021£517,500£182,250£332,500£290,000
2022£450,000£185,000£319,000£373,000
2023£462,500£191,500£315,000£342,500
2024£440,000£142,500£332,500£313,750
2025£440,000£174,000£317,500£285,000
2026£550,000£170,000£330,000£244,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hayling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hayling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£252£284£281
2017£316£228£306£315
2018£325£302£292£277
2019£326£273£324£326
2020£327£255£316£335
2021£359£271£362£359
2022£393£279£410£415
2023£448£299£388£408
2024£417£254£413£371
2025£409£275£382£358
2026£420£277£444£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hayling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Hayling in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Hayling

Is South Hayling safe?

South Hayling records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Hayling?

The median sale price in South Hayling is £345,000 (about £368 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Hayling?

South Hayling has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Hayling?

South Hayling scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Hayling sits around rank 17,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Hayling?

The average household income in South Hayling is around £47,779 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in South Hayling

PO110AX

Sea Front

PO110AE

Mark Anthony Court

PO110DD

Green Lane

PO119FF

Austen Gardens

PO119AR

Orchard Close

PO119AJ

Victoria Avenue

PO119QN

Meath Close

PO119AT

Elm Close Estate

PO119DE

Cherrywood Gardens

PO119JH

Manor Way

PO119AY

Oakwood Road

PO110BN

Stamford Avenue

PO119AZ

Elwell Green

PO119TQ

Old School Drive

PO110RD

Sycamore Drive

PO110BA

Sea Front

PO119AD

Garden Close

PO110DN

Bacon Lane

PO119JA

Orchard Road

PO119HB

Lyndhurst Close

PO110RS

Fathoms Reach

PO119HX

Bound Lane

PO119EL

Suntrap Gardens

PO119BS

The Precinct

PO119BL

Mengham Road

PO111JS

St Mary's Road

PO111RT

St Mary's Road

PO119ED

Elm Grove

PO119TF

Sunshine Avenue

PO119BE

Willow Wood Road

PO119HH

Tudor Close

PO110AU

Sea Front

PO119HU

Bound Lane

PO110HA

James Close

PO110AQ

Lauren Mews

PO119DB

St Marys Road

PO119AE

South Road

PO110BQ

Green Lane

PO110BE

Magdala Road

PO119HL

Sea Front

PO119EA

Elm Grove

PO119LT

Harold Road

PO119AL

Alexandra Avenue

PO110AP

Sea Front

PO119LZ

Bembridge Court

PO119HG

Solent Drive

PO119EB

Elm Grove

PO110AD

Sea Front

PO119FH

Hollow Lane

PO110BW

Stamford Avenue

PO119EZ

Chichester Avenue

PO119DD

St Marys Road

PO110AL

Sea Front

PO110DP

Winston Close

PO119HQ

Beach Road

PO119EX

Hollow Lane

PO110HB

Alex Mckee Close

PO119JB

Mengham Avenue

PO119EE

Elm Grove

PO119LD

Selsmore Road

PO110QP

Lexden Gardens

PO119EY

Hollow Lane

PO119AF

Old Timbers

PO119HD

Manor Way

PO119AX

Ashwood Close

PO119FJ

Sea Grove Avenue

PO111HN

St Mary's Road

PO119FG

Webb Lane

PO110UA

Bathurst Close

PO119LU

Bembridge Drive

PO119HZ

The Sanderlings

PO119LB

Selsmore Road

PO119HW

Sea Front

PO119TG

Pebble Close

PO119LJ

St Mary's Road

PO110AW

Sea Front

PO119HY

Wyborn Close

PO119JE

Webb Lane

PO119AU

Elm Close Estate

PO111JL

St Mary's Road

PO119AB

Westfield Avenue

PO119TE

Old School Drive

PO119AQ

Westfield Avenue

PO111HH

St Mary's Road

PO111EJ

Hayling West

PO110RB

Spinnaker Close

PO110AH

Sea Front

PO119BB

Briarwood Gardens

PO119HR

Sea Front

PO119AN

Sea Front

PO119LN

Wight View

PO110QR

Manor Road

PO110AY

Sea Front

PO110RA

Fathoms Reach

PO119RH

Southwood Road

PO119DA

St Mary's Road

PO119HA

Ramsey Road

PO111GY

St Mary's Road

PO110SH

Southleigh Grove

PO110BT

St Helens Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.