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New Forest is a district in Hampshire with a population of 175,785. The median house price is £385,000, with detached homes commanding £545,000 and flats £207,500. Over the past five years prices have risen 8.6%. The area has an affordability ratio of 10.3.
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About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than New Forest overall. The median age is 51.3, and 74.2% of homes are owner-occupied. Crime stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2026, with violent crime the largest category. The area has 86 schools including 54 primary and 9 secondary; 25 of 28 rated schools were rated good or better by Ofsted. Employment is 52.9%, with 33.4% retired. Health and social work, retail and wholesale, and construction are the largest employment sectors. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for fine particulate matter. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 60.5% of premises. Rail access is strong: Brockenhurst Rail Station is 2.2 km away, with a 94-minute commute to London Waterloo.
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