Town Pop. 151

Living in Hyde (New Forest): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hyde (New Forest) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SP6 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the SP6 district's 72/100. Safety (92) and environment (81) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hyde (New Forest) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
337.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 590% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 846% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blissford Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Pines 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Hyde Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital9.3 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital11.2 mi
Southampton General Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Fordingbridge Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,023 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
34
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired39.7%Student2.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Ashurst New Forest 10.4 mi
Brockenhurst 10.5 mi
Dean 10.8 mi
J1 M27 7.4 mi
J1 M27 7.9 mi
J2 M27 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hyde (New Forest) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Frogham 44 0.5 mi away ⇄
Godshill (New Forest) 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Fordingbridge 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sandleheath 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Alderholt 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodgreen 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Breamore 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hangersley 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ringwood 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hightown (New Forest) 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rockbourne 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Verwood 50 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyde (New Forest) a nice place to live?

Hyde (New Forest) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hyde (New Forest) is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hyde (New Forest)?

Hyde (New Forest) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hyde (New Forest)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hyde (New Forest) is Hyde Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hyde (New Forest) in total.

Hyde (New Forest) in context

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Postcode districts in Hyde (New Forest)

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