Gilbert Close Lymington, New Forest
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO41), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26719762.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £715,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 4).
- 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 F; 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 Lymington Town, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodside Gardens, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chawton House Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £715,000 | £715,000 | £715,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £662,500 | £625,000 | £700,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £362,000 | £362,000 | £362,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £427,500 | £375,000 | £480,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £435,500 | £371,000 | £500,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £420,000 | £360,000 | £480,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £350,000 | £345,000 | £355,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2022 | 10 SO41 3PG | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2019 | 10 SO41 3PG | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2019 | 5 SO41 3PG | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 6 SO41 3PG | Detached | £645,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2015 | 8 SO41 3PG | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2012 | 7 SO41 3PG | Detached | £362,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2011 | 1 SO41 3PG | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 10 SO41 3PG | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | 1 SO41 3PG | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2007 | 4 SO41 3PG | Detached | £371,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2007 | SWALLOWTAILS, 9 SO41 3PG | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2006 | 8 SO41 3PG | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2006 | 5 SO41 3PG | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2005 | SWALLOWTAILS, 9 SO41 3PG | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2005 | 2 SO41 3PG | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2004 | 7 SO41 3PG | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | 6 SO41 3PG | Detached | £345,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (3). 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 F (43% of about 560 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)
- Fox Pond Dairy Depot and Garage, Milford Road, Lymington: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Police Station Site, Southampton Road, Lymington: up to 32 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO41 3PF | 100% | 96% | 100% | 0% |
| SO41 3PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lymington Town 242,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Lymington Pier 101,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Sway 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priestlands School Pennington | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yarmouth | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lymington Town Quay | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Thomas St Car Park | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White Hart (Lymington) evyve | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 106 km (66 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chawton House Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Thomas Street (Dental Surgery) | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Lymington New Forest Hospital Cdc | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lymington Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Lymington Milford Rd, Pennington | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Gardens 20 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,390 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Garden Wall to Elm Grove House, a listed building (Grade II*), 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 119 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Wall to Elm Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Quadrille Court No 3 Quadrille Court Nos 1 and 2 | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Boundary Wall and Gate at Quadrille Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Southend House | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne Copse | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Maiden Dock | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Eight Acre Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Four Acre Pond | Wetland | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Sheepwash Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Sheepwash Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestlands School | Secondary | 11–16 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Pennington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lymington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHITE HART SO41 8DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| COLTEN CARE LTD SO41 8NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| SHELL LITTLE WAITROSE LYMINGTON SO41 8DH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2026 |
| WOODSIDE SPORTS CAFE SO41 8FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| HOLLY LODGE SO41 8DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| THORNFIELD CARE HOME SO41 8DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| BELMORE LODGE CARE HOME SO41 8DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| FISH N TAILS SEAFOODS LTD SO41 8DX | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| HAPPY TIMES SO41 8DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| WOK INN SO41 8DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| ALEXANDER FISH AND CHIPS SO41 8DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2025 |
| FOREST TANDOORI SO41 8DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| VISUAL VIBES SO41 8DW | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Londesborough Place (15); On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Lyteltane Road (1); On or near Lentune Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 55% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 71% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 30% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 59% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Lentune Way · Stanford Gardens · Court Close · De Mowbray Way · Londesborough Place · Bitterne Way · Lyteltane Road · Rookes Lane · Ravenscourt Road · Milford Road · Curzon Place · Clarendon Park
All the streets in SO41 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.