Postcode SO45 6AP 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 high crime levels, with around 87.5 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 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ewart Recreation Ground.
Hythe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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 6AP.
Hythe near SO45 6AP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolston located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ewart Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Ewart Recreation Ground |
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 6AP postcode area, located within Hythe, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO45 6AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 49 High Street, Southampton, SO45 6AG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | New Road, Southampton, SO45 6EB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Southampton Road, Southampton, SO45 5DA | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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 6AP, 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.