Postcode SO45 5AR 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hythe is £58,720 per year. The nearest station is Woolston located about 3.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Noads Way Play Area.
Hythe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,946 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Hythe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 5AR.
Hythe near SO45 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolston located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Noads Way Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Noads Way Play Area |
| 0.3 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 5AR postcode area, located within Hythe, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO45 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 5-7 Fairview Parade, Southampton, SO45 5GT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Langdown Lawn, Hythe, SO45 5GS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Beaulieu Road, Southampton, SO45 4JH | 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 5AR, 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.