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Area guide · New Forest

Living in New Milton

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

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At a glance

New Milton is a village in New Forest, South East with a population of 11,872. The average house price is £407,946 and the overall crime rate is 54.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where New Milton ranks

Population

11,872

Avg House Price

£407,946

Crime Rate

54.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

333 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,236

Median Age

51.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

New Milton's detached homes (£547,428) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£210,979).

Price Trend (11 Years)

New Milton prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£303,795 → £407,946).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£547,428	£495,000	127
Semi-Detached	£347,622	£331,500	56
Terraced	£294,253	£290,000	50
Flat	£210,979	£209,000	64

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in New Milton is 54.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
New Milton Infant School	Primary	Good
New Milton Junior School	Primary	Good
The Arnewood School	Secondary	Inadequate

Broadband & Connectivity

New Milton averages 333 Mbps — 233% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most New Milton 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	11,872
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 New Milton?

The average house price in New Milton is £407,946 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in New Milton?

The most affordable entry point in New Milton is a flat, with an average price of £210,979.

Is New Milton a safe place to live?

New Milton has a recorded crime rate of 54.4 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 New Milton?

New Milton has 3 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in New Milton?

Average broadband download speeds in New Milton are around 333 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.

How big is New Milton?

New Milton is a settlement in New Forest with a population of approximately 11,872.

Most compared with

How does New Milton stack up against its neighbours?

Ashley Heath

New Milton

House price: £704,532 · £407,946
Crime rate: 44.8 · 54.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Ashley (New Forest)

New Milton

House price: £559,657 · £407,946
Crime rate: 54.6 · 54.4
Distance: 1.1 mi

Barton on Sea

New Milton

House price: £479,998 · £407,946
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.4
Distance: 1.0 mi

Bearwood

New Milton

House price: £292,602 · £407,946
Crime rate: 56.6 · 54.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Blackfield and Langley

New Milton

House price: £436,368 · £407,946
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.4
Distance: 13.3 mi

Bournemouth

New Milton

House price: £347,991 · £407,946
Crime rate: 56.9 · 54.4
Distance: 9.2 mi

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