Postcode SO45 6LA 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hythe is £58,720 per year. The nearest station is Woolston, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 2.0% 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 6LA.
Hythe near SO45 6LA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolston located about 2 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 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO45 6LA.
In the SO45 6LA postcode area, located within Hythe, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hythe Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Waterside Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO45 6LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 49 High Street, Southampton, SO45 6AG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 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 6LA, 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 6LA records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SO45 6LA in Hythe is £342,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SO45 6LA, including Hythe Primary School (Good) and Waterside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO45 6LA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,993 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 6LA 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.