Postcode SO45 5SL is located in an urban city, within the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Hythe area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hythe is £58,720 per year. The nearest station is Southampton Central located about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hythe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Hythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 5SL.
Hythe near SO45 5SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southampton Central located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £473,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £138,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £329,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
In the SO45 5SL postcode area, located within Hythe, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO45 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Sizer Way, New Forest, SO45 5JA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 5SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Malcolm Spencer Wade
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu - Elected 4 May 2023
Steph Osborne
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu - 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.