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South Hayling

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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.

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.