House prices in New Forest

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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.

What is the average house price in New Forest?

As of August 2026, the average house price in New Forest is £384,564, down 0.2% on a year earlier. Detached £584,165, semi-detached £370,085, terraced £301,061, flat £195,805. First-time buyers paid £291,458 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.

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Average price, month by month

Average price in New Forest (UK House Price Index). Recent months are revised as more sales are registered.
MonthAverage priceSales
August 2025£385,522287
September 2025£384,451214
October 2025£385,272276
November 2025£385,449263
December 2025£387,466229
January 2026£382,410158
February 2026£380,812196
March 2026£377,613188
April 2026£376,285158
May 2026£378,171164
June 2026£380,669172
July 2026£386,024
August 2026£384,564

More questions about prices in New Forest

Are house prices going up in New Forest?

No: the average home sold for £384,564 in August 2026, down 0.2% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 6 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 6.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

When were house prices highest in New Forest over the last year?

The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £387,466 in December 2025; the lowest was £376,285 in April 2026.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How have prices changed by type of home in New Forest?

Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (up 0.6%) and flats worst (down 3.5%).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

What do first-time buyers pay for a home in New Forest?

First-time buyers paid £291,458 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £455,748.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How many homes sell in New Forest each month?

172 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in New Forest?

A home mover paying the local average for movers, £455,748, pays £12,787 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in New Forest.

What is the average rent in New Forest?

£1,249 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in New Forest.

Prices by property type

TypeAugust 2026August 2025Change
Detached£584,165£582,952+0.2%
Semi-detached£370,085£367,767+0.6%
Terraced£301,061£299,399+0.6%
Flat£195,805£202,854-3.5%

Nearby areas

Average price and change over the year to August 2026
AreaAverage priceYear change
Southampton£235,729+0.8%
Eastleigh£312,753+2.9%
Fareham£334,303+0.5%
Isle of Wight£245,670-1.1%

What buying here costs in tax and fees: conveyancing costs in New Forest.

Questions

What is the average house price in New Forest?
£384,564 in August 2026 (UK House Price Index), down 0.2% on a year earlier.
How much is a flat in New Forest?
The average flat sold for £195,805 in August 2026.

Sources

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.