Rooksbridge Dibden, New Forest
18 addresses across 1 postcode (SO45), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26721095.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £232,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 3, 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 B; 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 Southampton Central, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Langdown Lawn Open Space, is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forestside Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £223,000 | £223,000 | £223,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £170,750 | £158,000 | £180,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £195,000 | £190,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £168,225 | £159,950 | £176,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £147,000 | £142,500 | £151,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £135,475 | £132,950 | £138,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £77,275 | £45,600 | £108,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £85,750 | £85,750 | £85,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2022 | 16 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 2 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £232,000 | |
| 31 May 2017 | 2 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £223,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2014 | 15 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 May 2014 | 9 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2013 | 10 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2013 | 6 SO45 5WG | Semi-detached | £164,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2013 | 2 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2013 | 15 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £177,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2007 | 12 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2007 | 7 SO45 5WG | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 7 SO45 5WG | Semi-detached | £176,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 15 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £159,950 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 18 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £151,500 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 15 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £142,500 | |
| 12 Nov 2004 | 14 SO45 5WG | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2003 | 9 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2003 | 7 SO45 5WG | Semi-detached | £132,950 | |
| 31 Oct 2002 | 10 SO45 5WG | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | 7 SO45 5WG | Semi-detached | £108,950 | |
| 19 Feb 2001 | 15 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £45,600 | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 3 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £85,750 | |
| 17 May 1999 | 9 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £35,670 | New build. |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 12 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 11 Mar 1998 | 11 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £61,250 | |
| 16 May 1997 | 12 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 12 Jan 1995 | 11 SO45 5WG | Terraced | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 B (53% of about 640 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
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: Trooli Ltd, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor 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 18 addresses are between 18 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO45 5WG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Southampton Central 6.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Beaulieu Road 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Applemore Tesco | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 92.9 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Forestside Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Jays Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Forestside Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Hythe Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Langdown Lawn Open Space 3.3 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,260 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 100m north-east of Ipley crossroads, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 100m north-east of Ipley crossroads | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Round barrow cemetery comprising six bowl barrows north-west of King's Hat Inclosure | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roy's Copse | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Horestone Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Rushbush Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Weston Shelf | Beach | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Bury Marsh | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
| Stephill Bottom | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 18 |
10 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applemore College | Secondary | 11–16 | 450 m (0.3 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 |
| Noadswood School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO SO45 5JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| APPLEMORE COLLEGE SO45 4RQ | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| OAK LODGE SCHOOL SO45 4RQ | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| APPLEMORE EARLY YEARS CENTRE SO45 4RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| GREENWOOD SCHOOL SO45 5UQ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (25); On or near Roundcopse (25); On or near Claypits Lane (7); On or near Hawkhill (5); On or near Eyeworth Walk (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 5WG: 18 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rockram Gardens · Rowhill Drive · Ridgewood Close · Rushpole Court · Ranmore Court · Roundcopse · Ocknell Grove · Hawkhill · Eyeworth Walk · Sizer Way · Cygnus Gardens · Broomy Close
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.