Fields Close Blackfield, New Forest
8 addresses across 1 postcode (SO45), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26720886.
9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £433,500 across 2 sales. 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in New Forest costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Netley, about 6.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Blackwell Common, is about 420 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 28 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Forestside Medical Practice, about 4.7 km away. About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £433,500 | £337,000 | £530,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2024 | 3 SO45 1XT | Detached | £337,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 6 SO45 1XT | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2023 | 4 SO45 1XT | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | CHALONE SO45 1XT | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2006 | CHALONE SO45 1XT | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 6 SO45 1XT | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 5 SO45 1XT | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2000 | 5 SO45 1XT | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 15 May 1998 | 3 SO45 1XT | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (33% of about 780 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 4 January 2027 to 15 January 2027: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO45 1XT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Netley 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km |
| Hamble 90,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km | |
| Sholing 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest Blackfield Crossroads | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 9.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal | 6.0 km |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 4.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 14.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Forestside Medical Practice | 4.7 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Merrystead Dental Surgery | 310 m |
| Hospital | Hythe Hospital | 4.9 km |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police Station | 6.1 km |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Holbury Long Lane, Holbury | 1.5 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Blackwell Common 93 ha | 420 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Fields Heath 100 ha | 480 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,970 m² | 550 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 18 ha | 590 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,570 m² | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 193 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Row Down round barrow cemetery, a scheduled monument, 1.0 km west. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Row Down round barrow cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.0 km west |
| Moated site, fishponds and associated settlement site, 200m west of Holbury Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km north-west |
| Exbury House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cutler's Copse | Wood | 500 m west |
| Dunfield Copse | Wood | 620 m south |
| Gatewood Hill | Hill | 1.6 km south-west |
| Mopley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km south-east |
| Keeping Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km south-west |
| Bourne Gap | Beach | 3.8 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 190 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAWLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB LTD SO45 1XD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| CHUTNEYS BLACKFIELD SO45 1XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON CLUB SO45 1XA | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| BLACKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL SO45 1XA | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| WATERSIDE FOODBANK SO45 1XA | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | Exempt | |
| WENDY'S CAFE SO45 1XA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| THE WATERSIDE FOOD PROJECT SO45 1XA | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| BLACKFIELD PANTRY SO45 1WE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Nov 2025 |
| THE BLACKFIELD BAKER L.T.D SO45 1WE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| G Js PLAICE SO45 1WE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| BLACKFIELD FISH & CHIPS SO45 1WE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| BLACKFIELD NEWS SO45 1WE | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| ZOUTORIAS FISH & CHIPS SO45 1WE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| TESCO SO45 1WE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2017 |
| BLACKFIELD SERVICE STATION SO45 1WE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pavilion Gardens (12); On or near Hughes Close (6); On or near Exbury Road (3); On or near Stag Gates (2); On or near Selwood Place (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- SO45 1XT: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
The Drove · Monks Row · Selwood Place · Hughes Close · Pavilion Gardens · Stag Gates · Pendleton Gardens · Wilverley Place · Blackfield Road · Hartsgrove Close · The Greenwich · Harvey Court
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.