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New Forest is a district in Hampshire with a population of 175,785. The median property price is £385,000, with detached houses at £545,000 and flats at £207,500. Around 2,562 sales occurred in the past 12 months across a dwelling stock of 84,167.
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The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 10.3, with median workplace earnings of £36,792. Deprivation levels are relatively low; about 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Crime recorded 917 incidents in May 2026, at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the most common category. The population is older, with a median age of 51.3 and 29.4% aged 65 and over. Owner-occupation is high at 74.2%, with 45.4% living in detached homes. Employment stands at 52.9%, with 33.4% retired. Schools include 86 institutions; 24 of 26 rated schools achieved good or better. The area has 14 GP surgeries, 35 dentists, and 6 hospitals. Air quality is good for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for PM2.5. Broadband coverage is strong, with 93.5% superfast availability. The area includes 39 conservation areas and 1,479 listed buildings.
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