Hyde’s story
4 listed buildings
Historic England lists them inside Hyde’s built-up area.
38% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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HydeHampshire
A village of 270 in Hampshire, South East.
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Photo: Chris Downer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
270
Census 2021 · New Forest council
Median home
£838K
10 sales in 3 years
Median age
59.4
39% are 65+ · Hampshire 20%
Degree level
47%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
10%
of commuters · England 27%
Is Hyde a good place to live?
Hyde has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures on this page are still real.
What makes Hyde stand out
The 3 things Hyde does most differently from other towns.
Median sale, £ thousands
Housing
3 times the typical UK town’s £277K
Standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
10% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Listed buildings per 10,000 residents
History
4 listed buildings
0 Grade II*; 6.1 times the typical UK town for its size
Historic England’s list, October 2026.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Hyde.
Work & commute
Fewer commuters in Hyde work nearby than in Hampshire’s towns or England’s towns: 12% travel under 5 km
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 51% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
88% of commuters drove, above Hampshire’s towns (75%) and England’s towns (70%) alike. The census counted just over half of workers working mainly from home. Also worth knowing: the 2026 claimant rate among 16 to 64s was 0.9%.
10%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving88%
Bicycle6%
On foot2%
Train2%
12%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
51%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£61K
mean household income, before tax
0.9%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
Schools
The schools around Hyde
The town has one school, shown below. Key Stage 2 results at the one primary school within 3 km: a third of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (three-year average).
| School | Level | Pupils | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Church of England Primary SchoolLargest primary schoolPrimary | Primary | 33 | D− |
Department for Education · GIAS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE resultsThe Schools page →
Housing
Buying in Hyde costs more than in Hampshire’s towns and across England’s towns: the median sale is £838K
2% of households rent from a council or housing body. Private renters make up 7% of households, below Hampshire’s towns (18%) and England’s towns (21%) alike. Home ownership stands at 91% of households.
£838Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Hyde£838K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £850,000 | 9 |
91%
of households own their home · England 61%
7%
rent privately · England 21%
£1,244
average private rent a month, New Forest council area
£2,315
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Safety
Violence is recorded less often in Hyde than in Hampshire’s towns or across England’s towns: 1.2 per 1,000 residents a year
Police recorded 2 crimes inside Hyde’s built-up area in the 12 months to August 2026, plus 1 reports of anti-social behaviour. Homes saw 4.9 burglaries and acts of damage per 1,000 residents a year, lower than both Hampshire’s towns (8.6) and England’s towns (9.4).
1.2violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a year
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Public order1
Other theft1
Violence & sexual0
Shoplifting0
Damage & arson0
Burglary0
Drugs0
Vehicle crime0
Anti-social1
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
1.2
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
4.9
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
1.2
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
2
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL
Health
Just 3.4% of people in Hyde say their health is bad or very bad, fewer than in Hampshire’s towns and across England’s towns
The nearest A&E to Hyde is Salisbury District Hospital, 9.5 miles away. 85% of the town’s residents described their health as good or very good at the census, above both Hampshire’s towns (83%) and England’s towns (82%). Disability touches 15% of the town’s population. Seeing a GP means leaving Hyde: the nearest practice is 1.9 miles away.
85%good or very good health
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 85%Fair 12%Bad or very bad 3%
| Census 2021 | Hyde | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 85% | 83% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
82.7
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
85.1
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL · Young towns look healthier on these answers, which aren’t adjusted for age; the Health Grade uses measures that are, such as life expectancy and early deaths.
History
Old homes shape Hyde: 38% were built before 1919, more than in Hampshire’s towns and across England’s towns
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Of Hyde’s land, 100% lies in conservation areas, above both Hampshire’s towns (4%) and England’s towns (7%). For its size, Hyde has 148 listed buildings per 10,000 residents.
4listed buildings
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I0
Grade II*0
Grade II4
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
38%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
148
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Who lives here
An older town: 39% of people in Hyde are 65 or over, more than in Hampshire’s towns and across England’s towns
Ages in Hyde split evenly at 59.4: half are older, half younger. The share of residents under 15 is 9.3%. The 15-to-24 age group: 7%, below Hampshire’s towns (12%) and England’s towns (12%) alike. Degrees are held by 47% of adults.
59.4median age
HydeHampshireEngland
Ages · share of residents
39%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications12%
Apprenticeship6%
A levels or similar15%
Degree level47%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 83 men for every 100 women. Across England, 51% of residents are women. Women live longer than men, so towns with many older residents have more women.
| Hyde | Hampshire | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.3% | 17% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 7% | 12% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 8.9% | 26% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 36% | 26% | 25% |
| 65+ | 39% | 20% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Degree level | 47% | 33% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · Hampshire and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
Nearby attractions
All attractions →Somerley and 5 more in and around Hyde
Museums, castles, gardens and days out in and near Hyde. Best known first.
Historic houseSomerley5 km outside town, to the southwestWater parkWater parkNew Forest Water Park1.3 km outside town, to the southwestMuseumMuseumFordingbridge Museum2.4 km outside town, to the northwestAttractionAttractionAshley Range (WW2 bomb target)4.7 km outside town, to the northeastCastleCastleCastle Piece4.2 km outside town, to the southeastRuinsRuinsIbsley HF-DF Station1.7 km outside town, to the southeastPlaces: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (1)
- Somerley: Somerley_House.JPG: Wulfrunian1 derivative work: Pasicles, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hyde
13pages on Hyde
The big questions
Safety1.2 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingMedian home £838K · rent £1,244 a monthHousing1 sold in 12 monthsSchools1 state schoolHealthLife expectancy 82.7 (men), 85.1 (women)Work & commute61% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazards4.4% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Hyde’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
FordingbridgeSandleheathAlderholtRingwoodHightownVerwoodRedlynch and WoodfallsHyde
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde | 270 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fordingbridge | 4,947 | 1.9 | C+ | C− | C | B+ |
| Sandleheath | 1,546 | 2.5 | — | D | A | A− |
| Alderholt | 2,868 | 3 | B | D | A− | A |
| Ringwood | 12,789 | 4.1 | B− | C− | C | B+ |
| Hightown | 1,296 | 4.6 | — | D | A+ | A |
| Verwood | 13,706 | 5.4 | A− | D | A | A− |
| Redlynch and Woodfalls | 2,446 | 5.5 | — | C+ | A | A |
Sandleheath, Hightown and Redlynch and Woodfalls have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Hyde
Is Hyde expensive to live in?
Private rents in the New Forest council area averaged £1,244 a month in August 2026.
How many listed buildings are there in Hyde?
That is 6.1 times the typical UK town for its size.
How much is council tax in Hyde?
Band D council tax in Hyde is £2,315 for 2026–27, less than in 73% of UK towns (council, county, police and fire, plus the parish or town council). Your own bill depends on your home’s band; check it on GOV.UK.
About Hyde
Village in Hampshire, England
Hyde is a built-up area of 270 people, in the New Forest council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 270 (Census 2021)
- Council
- New Forest
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- South East
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
- ONS code
- E63006427
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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