SO43 (Lyndhurst) in the New Forest area has experienced modest property market dynamics over the past five years. House prices grew at just 0.3% compound annual growth rate, significantly below national averages, whilst rental growth outpaced capital appreciation at 5.3% CAGR. Population in the district remained largely stable, declining marginally by 0.1% over the five-year period. The area's trajectory score of 38.3 places it in the average band nationally at the 3rd percentile, with gentrification characteristics currently in a latent stage. This rental-growth-led profile suggests the market operates differently from typical capital appreciation-driven districts, reflecting the area's established character rather than emerging regeneration dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 2.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Lyndhurst · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.2 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Lyndhurst (SO43) common questions
Is Lyndhurst up and coming?
Lyndhurst (SO43) has a trajectory score of 39/100 (Average), placing it in the top 95% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Lyndhurst safe?
Lyndhurst has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lyndhurst?
The average property price in Lyndhurst (SO43) is £358k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lyndhurst?
The median monthly rent in Lyndhurst (SO43) is £1,223 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lyndhurst?
Neighbouring postcode districts include New Milton (BH25), Southampton (SO40), Brockenhurst (SO42), Southampton (SO16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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