New Forest house prices, schools and crime

Detached properties dominate at 45.4 percent of the housing stock. Crime is relatively low at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime being the most common category. For education, there are 84 schools across the area, including 53 primary and 9 secondary schools; 24 of the 27 rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Employment stands at 52.9 percent, with 33.4 percent retired. Health outcomes are positive, with life expectancy at 82.4 years for males and 84.7 for females. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. The area benefits from 14 rail stations, with Brockenhurst Rail Station offering a 94-minute commute to London Waterloo. About 65 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than New Forest overall.