Holbury area report

Highlights

Holbury is a neighbourhood in Hampshire with a population of 5,068. The median property price stands at £287,500, with 130 sales recorded over 12 months and prices rising 8.5% over five years. Detached homes median at £374,750, while terraced properties median at £250,000. Crime levels are moderate, with 42 recorded incidents in May 2026, predominantly violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Air quality is favourable, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter in the moderate band. Flooding risk is negligible across the neighbourhood. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 94.9% gigabit-capable coverage. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Holbury. Council tax for band D properties is £2,285.33 annually. The area falls under New Forest District Council and Hampshire County Council governance, with the local planning authority being New Forest.

Data updated 2026/2025. Holbury, Hampshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Holbury’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Hampshire, Holbury ranks 10th cheapest of 13, 3rd safest and 10th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £287,500 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Holbury have risen 9% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 175,785 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Holbury (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 6 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 7 then).

Schools

• 92% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 95% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.8% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/holbury.

Compare every area in Hampshire: Hampshire area guide & rankings.

Nearby areas we cover: Blackfield, Dibden Purlieu, Langdown.