Postcode SO45 5LR is located in an urban city, within the Hythe Central ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Langdown & Dibden Purlieu area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is £58,780 per year. The nearest station is Netley, about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Langdown Lawn Open Space.
Langdown & Dibden Purlieu has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Langdown & Dibden Purlieu has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is £58,780 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO45 5LR.
Langdown & Dibden Purlieu near SO45 5LR 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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Hythe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,130,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £399,950 | £386 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £340,000 | £343 |
| Terraced | 11 | £285,000 | £434 |
| Flats | 30 | £210,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £327,250 | £170,000 | £279,500 | £391,500 |
| 2017 | £326,000 | £171,500 | £282,250 | £279,250 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £185,000 | £292,500 | £277,000 |
| 2019 | £345,000 | £170,000 | £285,000 | £275,000 |
| 2020 | £378,500 | £201,000 | £300,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £263,000 | £315,000 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £435,000 | £235,000 | £324,500 | £412,500 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £228,500 | £352,500 | £331,750 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £206,625 | £328,000 | £258,000 |
| 2025 | £405,000 | £220,000 | £340,000 | £322,500 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £204,000 | £369,500 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £334 | £307 | £289 | £379 |
| 2017 | £313 | £308 | £283 | £280 |
| 2018 | £305 | £310 | £278 | £337 |
| 2019 | £339 | £301 | £320 | £291 |
| 2020 | £365 | £329 | £313 | £342 |
| 2021 | £390 | £383 | £349 | £352 |
| 2022 | £441 | £366 | £374 | £412 |
| 2023 | £400 | £340 | £369 | £373 |
| 2024 | £431 | £306 | £351 | £392 |
| 2025 | £383 | £320 | £346 | £439 |
| 2026 | £445 | £313 | £343 | £425 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO45 5LR.
In the SO45 5LR postcode area, located within Langdown & Dibden Purlieu, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO45 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Langdown Lawn, Hythe, SO45 5GS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 5-7 Fairview Parade, Southampton, SO45 5GT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 5LR, 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
The area around SO45 5LR records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO45 5LR in Langdown & Dibden Purlieu is £342,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SO45 5LR, including Waterside Primary School (Good), Orchard Infant School (Outstanding) and Orchard Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO45 5LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,318 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 5LR is Julian Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alex Wade (Liberal Democrats) and Philip Dowd (Liberal Democrats).
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.