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House prices in New Forest
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in New Forest have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £384,977 — within 0.0% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £584,457.
That's 41% above the UK average of £272,611.
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.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £584,457 ▲ +0.4%
- Semi-detached £370,670 ▲ +1.0%
- Terraced £300,784 ▲ +0.7%
- Flat £196,626 ▼ -3.0%
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 Maldon £389,529
- House prices in Adur £380,120
- House prices in Wealden £391,211
- House prices in Chelmsford £378,080
- House prices in Stratford-on-Avon £396,753
- House prices in Basingstoke and Deane £370,223
- House prices in Warwick £369,220
- House prices in Lewes £368,408
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in New Forest?
- The average house price in New Forest is £384,977, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in New Forest changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in New Forest have been flat 0.0% 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: £584,457
- semi-detached homes: £370,670
- terraced homes: £300,784
- flats: £196,626
- 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 £384,977 — 41% more than the UK average of £272,611. 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 £384,977, 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 £384,977, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,600–£6,900, 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.