Area guide · New Forest

Living in Marchwood

A snapshot of life in Marchwood, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Marchwood is a village in New Forest, South East with a population of 5,776. The average house price is £798,573 and the overall crime rate is 54.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Marchwood ranks

Population

5,776

Avg House Price

£798,573

Crime Rate

54.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

400 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,236

Median Age

51.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Marchwood's detached homes (£466,009) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£168,067).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Marchwood prices have risen 216% over the last 9 years (£252,722 → £798,573).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£466,009	£441,250	21
Semi-Detached	£361,250	£311,250	6
Terraced	£290,926	£270,000	23
Flat	£168,067	£175,000	15

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Marchwood is 54.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Marchwood: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Marchwood Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good
Marchwood Junior School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Marchwood averages 400 Mbps — 300% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Marchwood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.5
% Rated C or Above	58.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,278

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,776
Median Age	51.4
Median Household Income	£29,236
Employment Rate	52.9%
Owner Occupied	74.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Marchwood?

The average house price in Marchwood is £798,573 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Marchwood?

The most affordable entry point in Marchwood is a flat, with an average price of £168,067.

Is Marchwood a safe place to live?

Marchwood has a recorded crime rate of 54.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Marchwood?

Marchwood has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Marchwood?

Average broadband download speeds in Marchwood are around 400 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.4% of premises.

How big is Marchwood?

Marchwood is a settlement in New Forest with a population of approximately 5,776.

Most compared with

How does Marchwood stack up against its neighbours?

Ashley (New Forest)

Marchwood

House price: £559,657 · £798,573
Crime rate: 54.6 · 54.2
Distance: 12.2 mi

Barton on Sea

Marchwood

House price: £479,998 · £798,573
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.2
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bishop's Waltham

Marchwood

House price: £343,737 · £798,573
Crime rate: 55.2 · 54.2
Distance: 11.1 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Marchwood

House price: £436,368 · £798,573
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.2
Distance: 6.4 mi

Botley

Marchwood

House price: £430,994 · £798,573
Crime rate: 54.7 · 54.2
Distance: 7.6 mi

Bransgore

Marchwood

House price: £522,469 · £798,573
Crime rate: 54.5 · 54.2
Distance: 14.7 mi

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