Town Pop. 2,521

Living in Lyndhurst: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lyndhurst scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Lyndhurst most outperforms the national norm: 35/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SO40 postcode district. Against the wider SO40 district average of 56/100, that is 14 points below. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SO40 postcode district.

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Lyndhurst scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
115 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 108 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 75 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Roger Penny Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital6.8 mi
Hythe Hospital7.1 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre7.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,128 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed2%Retired35.3%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Ashurst New Forest 2.5 mi
Beaulieu Road 3.4 mi
Brockenhurst 3.9 mi
J1 M27 3.2 mi
J1 M27 3.5 mi
J2 M27 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 35
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£398k £599k £808k £1.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Minstead 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodlands 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashurst 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cadnam and Bartley 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brockenhurst 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Totton 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ower (Copythorne) 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Sandy Down 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Marchwood 57 6.0 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 6.1 mi away ⇄
Blackhill 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Burley 41 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyndhurst a nice place to live?

Lyndhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lyndhurst is 42/100, 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 Lyndhurst?

Lyndhurst has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 290 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lyndhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Lyndhurst is St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lyndhurst in total.

What are house prices like in Lyndhurst?

The current median house price in Lyndhurst is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%.

Lyndhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Lyndhurst

SO40 56 ⇄
SO43 43 ⇄

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