Hart Hill is in Hythe, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 3ND is located in the Hythe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hart Hill, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 3SB, SO45 3SA, SO45 3GS, SO45 6FQ, SO45 3JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO45 3ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO45 3ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 70.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 57.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 33.9% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 9.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 25.4% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 32.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.8% | 82.8% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 83% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hart Hill was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hart Hill has the 25th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 183rd highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Cottage Hart Hill, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2020-11-27 | £671,769 |
| The Copse Hart Hill, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2005-12-16 | £851,719 |
| Laurel Cottage Hart Hill, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 1999-09-03 | £581,279 |
SO45 3ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdown Junior School Ashford Crescent , Hythe SO45 6ET | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardley School and Sixth Form Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift New Forest Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Lunedale Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4QN | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Lodge School Main Road , SO45 5TD | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dibden Park School Main Road , Dibden SO45 5TD | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELLERS REST (HYTHE) LTD | HART HILL, HYTHE | 1 yd | |
| HYTHE SAILING CLUB (SOUTHAMPTON) | SHORE ROAD, HYTHE | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Road Playing Field HARVEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 939 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.