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House prices in New Forest
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in New Forest is worth £375,728, up 0.6% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £570,118.
That's 38% above the UK average of £271,295.
New Forest house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in New Forest
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £570,118 ▲ +1.0%
- Semi-detached £361,926 ▲ +1.8%
- Terraced £292,477 ▲ +1.1%
- Flat £192,868 ▼ -2.6%
Affordability
A typical home in New Forest costs 9.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how New Forest ranks nationally →
New Forest is the 60th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 62,795 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in New Forest.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 42.7%
- Median floor area 85 m²
- Median annual energy cost £887
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Adur £373,082
- House prices in Lewes £370,799
- House prices in Test Valley £370,329
- House prices in Chelmsford £382,131
- House prices in Castle Point £367,237
- House prices in Warwick £366,942
- House prices in Basingstoke and Deane £366,291
- House prices in Maldon £385,342
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in New Forest?
- The average house price in New Forest is £375,728, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in New Forest changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in New Forest have risen +0.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in New Forest by property type?
- Latest average prices in New Forest:
- detached homes: £570,118
- semi-detached homes: £361,926
- terraced homes: £292,477
- flats: £192,868
- Is New Forest affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in New Forest costs 9.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how New Forest ranks nationally.
- Is New Forest an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in New Forest costs £375,728 — 38% more than the UK average of £271,295. New Forest is the 60th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in New Forest?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around New Forest's average of £375,728, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in New Forest?
- On a typical New Forest sale at £375,728, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,500–£6,800, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in New Forest?
- Moving home in New Forest typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.