Hunter Close Hardley, New Forest
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO45), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26721120.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £312,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6).
- 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 Netley, about 5.4 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Holbury Manor Park, is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forestside Medical Practice, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £116,267 | £115,500 | £119,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £71,000 | £71,000 | £71,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 2 SO45 2JY | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2018 | 7 SO45 2JY | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 1 SO45 2JY | Detached | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 7 SO45 2JY | Semi-detached | £204,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 5 SO45 2JY | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2009 | 1 SO45 2JY | Detached | £208,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2003 | 1 SO45 2JY | Detached | £181,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 7 SO45 2JY | Semi-detached | £119,500 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 3 SO45 2JY | Semi-detached | £115,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2000 | 7 SO45 2JY | Semi-detached | £116,267 | |
| 3 Nov 1999 | 5 SO45 2JY | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 1 SO45 2JY | Detached | £71,000 | |
| 13 Oct 1995 | 5 SO45 2JY | Terraced | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (6). 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 (33% of about 630 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: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
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 37 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO45 2JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO45 2JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Netley 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Hamble 90,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Sholing 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lime Kiln Lane Hardley | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Shore Road (Car Park) | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.5 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Forestside Medical Practice | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trafalgar Clinic | 130 m |
| Hospital | Hythe Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Post Office Holbury, Holbury | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holbury Manor Park 11 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 920 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 250m north-east of Hardley Bridge, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 250m north-east of Hardley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Roman road on eastern edge of Beaulieu Heath, 220m north east of Hardley Bridge Ford | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Moated site, fishponds and associated settlement site, 200m west of Holbury Manor | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Pitts Copse | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Hart Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Southampton Water | Estuary | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Keeping Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Netley Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 8 |
4 of the street's 8 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift New Forest | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIBRANT FOREST BREWERY SO45 3AE | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2019 |
| MOLLY'S BAKEHOUSE SO45 2AR | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| OASIS LUNCH CLUB/BIKERS BREAKFAST SO45 3NZ | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| THE FOREST HOME SO45 3FH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Mill Pond (15); On or near The Saplings (5); On or near Lime Kiln Lane (2); On or near Hadley Field (2); On or near Harrier Green (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 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 | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Hayes Mead · Henry Close · Hadley Field · The Mill Pond · Harrier Green · Harrier Way · Tennyson Close · Sycamore Drive · The Saplings · Old School Close · Falconer Court · Courtyard Mews
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.