Postcode SO45 3BU is located in an urban city, within the Hythe Central ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Hythe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hythe is £58,720 per year. The nearest station is Netley located about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Langdown Lawn Open Space.
Hythe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Hythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hythe is £58,720 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO45 3BU.
Hythe near SO45 3BU 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Langdown Lawn Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Langdown Lawn Open Space |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Hythe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £1,130,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £341,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hythe Central
In the SO45 3BU postcode area, located within Hythe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO45 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 5-7 Fairview Parade, Southampton, SO45 5GT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Langdown Lawn, Hythe, SO45 5GS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for New Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO45 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Wade
Hythe Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Philip Dowd
Hythe Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.