Postcode SO45 2HL is located in an urban city, within the Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield area of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Holbury South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holbury South is £56,040 per year. The median sale price in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield is £300,000 (around £337 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £339,500. The nearest station is Netley, about 4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Holbury Manor Park.
Holbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,211 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Holbury South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holbury South is £56,040 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO45 2HL.
Holbury South near SO45 2HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Netley located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holbury Manor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Holbury Manor Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £715,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £369,950 | £392 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £300,000 | £328 |
| Terraced | 32 | £267,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 4 | £192,500 | £332 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293,750 | £158,000 | £230,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £158,500 | £245,000 | £217,500 |
| 2018 | £299,000 | £160,000 | £245,925 | £224,250 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £125,000 | £275,000 | £238,975 |
| 2020 | £312,250 | £154,000 | £260,000 | £232,200 |
| 2021 | £338,500 | £175,000 | £273,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £373,750 | £160,000 | £318,500 | £287,000 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £172,475 | £295,950 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | £392,000 | £176,500 | £291,500 | £277,250 |
| 2025 | £369,950 | £157,500 | £300,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £192,500 | £293,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £237 | £272 | £246 |
| 2017 | £306 | £290 | £287 | £255 |
| 2018 | £353 | £286 | £259 | £264 |
| 2019 | £315 | £276 | £301 | £261 |
| 2020 | £336 | £250 | £275 | £262 |
| 2021 | £367 | £315 | £297 | £278 |
| 2022 | £370 | £255 | £339 | £304 |
| 2023 | £395 | £261 | £324 | £322 |
| 2024 | £394 | £255 | £317 | £298 |
| 2025 | £380 | £298 | £317 | £294 |
| 2026 | £393 | £332 | £356 | £294 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO45 2HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 25, Stonymoor Close, Southampton, SO45 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £307,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 17, Stonymoor Close, Southampton, SO45 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 6, Stockley Close, Southampton, SO45 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 132, Rollestone Road, Southampton, SO45 2HA | Detached | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 21, Eastcot Close, Southampton, SO45 2FG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £293,000 |
In the SO45 2HL postcode area, located within Holbury South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cadland Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Manor Church of England Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Lift New Forest | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO45 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Holbury Drove, Southampton, SO45 2PW | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for New Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO45 2HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Allan Glass
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Armstrong
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO45 2HL records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SO45 2HL in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield is £300,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SO45 2HL, including Cadland Primary School (Good), Manor Church of England Infant School (Good) and Lift New Forest (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SO45 2HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,211 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for New Forest East covering SO45 2HL is Julian Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Allan Glass (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Armstrong (Independent).