Forest & Solent, New Forest
Key facts
Forest & Solent is a UK electoral ward in New Forest. Forest & Solent is a coastal New Forest neighbourhood with real character. You'll find museums, marinas and tourist attractions dotted around, along with plenty of cafés and pubs.
About Forest & Solent
Forest & Solent is a coastal New Forest neighbourhood with real character. You'll find museums, marinas and tourist attractions dotted around, along with plenty of cafés and pubs. Supermarkets and GP surgeries are just outside the neighbourhood boundary, so you won't have them on your doorstep.
House prices here are well above nearby Lymington and Sway. Detached homes average £1.35 million, which reflects how much people want to live in this part of Hampshire. You get strong connectivity through rail links and a ferry terminal — including direct routes across the Solent. A nearby primary road keeps driving times reasonable too.
Crime and anti-social behaviour are notably low and falling. Schools in the area include several Outstanding-rated options. The mild coastal climate and low pollution levels make it a great spot for outdoor living.
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