SO45 5AY

Hythe Central, New Forest

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At a glance

Every premises in SO45 5AY can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in New Forest sold for £384,977 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.0% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 53 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From SO45 5AY, the nearest primary school is Orchard Junior School, 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk; the nearest secondary is Noadswood School, 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is Red and Green Practice, 0.3 mi away, about a 7 minute walk.

Woolston station is 2.9 mi away; the nearest park, Langdown Lawn Open Space, is 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · New Forest 009

53Low · 3/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · New Forest

59Low · 2/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	21	34	Low · 3/10
Anti-social behaviour	6.9	15	Low · 3/10
Public order	5.0	6.7	Moderate · 6/10
Other theft	4.5	6.5	Moderate · 5/10
Shoplifting	4.3	8.6	Moderate · 6/10
Criminal damage and arson	4.2	6.7	Moderate · 4/10
Burglary	1.9	3.6	Low · 3/10
Vehicle crime	1.6	5.0	Low · 2/10
Drugs	1.5	3.3	Moderate · 4/10
Other crime	1.2	2.1	Moderate · 4/10
Possession of weapons	0.7	1.0	Moderate · 6/10
Robbery	0.3	1.4	Low · 3/10
Theft from the person	0.1	1.7	Moderate · 4/10
Bicycle theft	0.1	0.8	Low · 3/10

New Forest 009: October 2025 to September 2026, 7,385 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

New Forest 009 New Forest England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Orchard Junior SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 7–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourStrong standardPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceExpected standard

0.2 mi

Orchard Infant SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 4–7

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 8 Mar 2022 · Report

0.2 mi

Wildground Infant SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–7 · Ofsted reports

0.6 mi

Hythe Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 18 Oct 2022 · Report

0.6 mi

Wildground Junior SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 7–11 · Ofsted reports

0.6 mi

Secondary

Noadswood SchoolSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–16 · Ofsted reports

0.4 mi

Greenwood SchoolPupil referral unit · ages 11–16 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

Applemore CollegeSecondary · Foundation school · ages 11–16

Ofsted

Nursery, special and other

Oaktree Education Services LimitedSpecial post 16 institution · Ofsted reports

2.6 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Day Lewis PharmacyPharmacy · SO45 5GT

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Jays PharmacyPharmacy · SO45 4PY

0.7 mi · 13 min walk

BootsPharmacy · SO45 6AG

0.7 mi · 15 min walk

GP practices

Red and Green PracticeGP practice · SO45 5WX

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Waterfront and Solent SurgeryGP practice · SO45 6AW

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Forestside Medical PracticeGP practice · SO45 4JA

0.8 mi · 15 min walk

Dentists

Waterside Dental PracticeDental practice · SO45 5GR

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Dental Dept.hythe Medical CentreDental practice · SO45 4ZD

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Dental SurgeryDental practice · SO45 6BH

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Hospitals

Hythe HospitalHospital · SO45 4ZB

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Hythe Hospital (Peripheral Clinic)Hospital · SO45 4ZB

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Hythe HospitalHospital · SO45 4ZB

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Woolston

2.9 mi

Netley

3.1 mi

Sholing

3.1 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.2 mito the nearest park, Langdown Lawn Open Space

1park within a 10 minute walk

3.3hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Langdown Lawn Open SpacePark or garden · 3.3 hectares

0.2 mi · 5 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 0.8 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Tennis courts (3 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Play area (3 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Clayfields Sports CentreSports ground · 5.3 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

School Road AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · 0.7 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Jones Lane AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · 0.6 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Allotments or community garden (2 nearby)nearest 0.9 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Ewart Recreation GroundPlaying field · 3.3 hectares

0.7 mi · 13 min walk

Play area (7 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Prospect Place ParkPark or garden · 0.2 hectares

0.8 mi · 15 min walk

Allotments or community gardenunder 0.1 hectares

0.9 mi · 18 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£58,720

£43,226 after tax

New Forest

£58,738

£41,924 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£58,720

After tax£43,226

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£40,303New Forest £38,299 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (New Forest 009); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 31,124 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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3% of New Forest's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

Income

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Decile 10

Employment

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Decile 8

Education, skills and training

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Decile 8

Health and disability

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Decile 9

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

33% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 33% in New Forest and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about SO45 5AY

What is the crime rate in SO45 5AY?

The neighbourhood records 53 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across New Forest the rate is 59 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in SO45 5AY?

The average home in New Forest sold for £384,977 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.0% on a year earlier. By type: detached £584,457, semi-detached £370,670, terraced £300,784, flats £196,626. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near SO45 5AY?

The nearest primary school is Orchard Junior School, 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk. The nearest secondary school is Noadswood School, 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in SO45 5AY?

Every premises in SO45 5AY can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to SO45 5AY?

Woolston is 2.9 mi away.

What is the average household income in SO45 5AY?

The ONS estimates average household income of £58,720 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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