Average house price in New Forest
The average house price in New Forest (South East) is £370,226, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the last 12 months. That is 37% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, New Forest ranks 89th most expensive of 360 local authorities — in the most expensive quarter of local authorities.
- Average price
- £370,226
- 12-month change
- -1.1%
- vs UK average
- +37%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 89th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £562,142 |
| Semi-detached | £356,166 |
| Terraced | £288,720 |
| Flat / maisonette | £189,674 |
Nearby areas in South East
- Adur£355,669
- Cherwell£355,683
- Basingstoke and Deane£361,820
- Lewes£371,860
- Test Valley£374,341
- Wealden£388,369
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in New Forest?
- The average house price in New Forest is £370,226, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in New Forest?
- Average house prices in New Forest have fallen by 1.1% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in New Forest?
- An average detached home in New Forest costs £562,142 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in New Forest?
- An average flat or maisonette in New Forest costs £189,674 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is New Forest expensive compared with the UK average?
- New Forest's average house price of £370,226 is 37% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does New Forest rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, New Forest is the 89th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it in the most expensive quarter of local authorities.
The full picture for New Forest
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for New Forest.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.