Boundstone Hythe, New Forest
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO45), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26721047.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £346,500 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in New Forest costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woolston, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Langdown Lawn Open Space, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Red And Green Practice, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £346,500 | £305,000 | £379,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £161,000 | £151,000 | £171,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £134,975 | £132,000 | £137,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £65,500 | £65,500 | £65,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 9 SO45 5AZ | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 7 SO45 5AZ | Detached | £346,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 8 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £379,950 | |
| 7 Dec 2017 | 5 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 1 SO45 5AZ | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 17 May 2006 | 1 SO45 5AZ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2005 | 4 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2004 | 4 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £151,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2004 | 5 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 9 SO45 5AZ | Detached | £133,000 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 3 SO45 5AZ | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 6 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £137,950 | |
| 26 Jul 1995 | 8 SO45 5AZ | Semi-detached | £65,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in New Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,033 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (46% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/1, Hovercraft in the Solent.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hythe & Dibden War Memorial Hospital, Beaulieu Road, Hythe: up to 22 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 35 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO45 5AX | 100% | 95% | 100% | 0% |
| SO45 5AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woolston 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Sholing 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Netley 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fern Road Hythe | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Shore Road (Car Park) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.7 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Red And Green Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterside Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Hythe Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire Constabulary Southern Support and Training HQ | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Post Office Holbury, Holbury | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langdown Lawn Open Space 3.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,660 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Jones Lane Allotments 5,820 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 630m north of Hardley Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 630m north of Hardley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Flash Pond | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Bowl barrow in Fawley Inclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Orestone Copse | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Drapers Copse | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Weston Shelf | Beach | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Netley Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for New Forest: see them on the New Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 210 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 210 m | Outstanding (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Noadswood School | Secondary | 11–16 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Applemore College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORCHARD JUNIOR SCHOOL SO45 4SB | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| JAIPUR EXPRESS SO45 5GD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| MODERN SO45 5GD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tormead (10); On or near The Wicket (7); On or near Fern Road (3); On or near Marlborough Court (2); On or near Heathfield (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Mead · Tormead · Fern Road · Midway · Overbrook · Upper Mullin's Lane · Glenside · The Wicket · The Vale · Conifer Close · Marlborough Court · Hawthorn Road
All the streets in SO45 and across New Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.