Main Road Portmore, New Forest
20 addresses across 1 postcode (SO41), about 750 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 26723741.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £545,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1, D: 5, F: 2).
- 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 57% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lymington Town, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bath Road Recreation Ground, is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wistaria & Milford Surgeries, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £710,000 | £710,000 | £710,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 | £3,000,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £527,500 | £527,500 | £527,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £338,750 | £290,000 | £387,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | DANELS FIRS SO41 5RF | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2022 | PORTMORE HOUSE SO41 5RF | Other | £3,815,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2022 | GREENACRE SO41 5RF | Detached | £710,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | BIRCH HOUSE SO41 5RF | Detached | £3,000,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2019 | HEATH COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2018 | BRAE HOUSE SO41 5RF | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | WHITE COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £527,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2006 | BRAE HOUSE SO41 5RF | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | HOLLYTREE COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2002 | BADGERS COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2001 | WHITE COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | BRAE HOUSE SO41 5RF | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | WHITE COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 21 Jun 1996 | HEATH COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | BADGERS COTTAGE SO41 5RF | Detached | £140,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2019 (2); 1983-1990 (2); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (27% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Forest South East (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION NP NEW FOREST CAMPSITE, ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION NP NEW FOREST RECREATIONAL CAMPSITE, New Forest National Park Boundary, New Forest National Park Boundary.
- Tree preservation orders: 8 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 23 November 2026 to 27 November 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) 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 20 addresses are between 19 m and 26 m above sea level (23 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO41 5RF | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lymington Town 242,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Lymington Pier 101,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Brockenhurst 986,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Portmore Cross Roads | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Yarmouth | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal Walhampton | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Town Quay Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 22.5 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 102 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wistaria & Milford Surgeries | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Mews Dental Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Lymington New Forest Hospital Cdc | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lymington Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Lymington - Southampton Road PFS, Southampton Road Cashzone | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bath Road Recreation Ground 1.2 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 440 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,690 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newtown Park, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow 500m west of Norley Inclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Two bowl barrows 460m north-west of Norley Inclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Norley Inclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Pylewell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Megs Copse | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Portmore Pond | Lake or reservoir | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Vicars Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Upper Crockford Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Horn Reach | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Ravensbeck Marsh | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 20 |
10 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Urgent improvement; Inclusion: Urgent improvement; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jordans Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 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 | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 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) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 8 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 23 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SO41 5RF: 20 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newtown Cottages · New Road · Jordans Lane · Jordans Lane
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.