SO41 (Lymington) in the New Forest area shows modest market dynamics relative to national standards, ranking at the 41st percentile for trajectory score. Over five years, capital appreciation has been minimal at 0.3% CAGR, while rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 5.3% CAGR, suggesting stronger rental demand than purchase demand. Population has remained essentially flat with -0.1% growth across the period. The district is classified in the latent gentrification stage, indicating limited signs of active demographic or economic transformation at present. These metrics suggest a market characterised by rental yield potential rather than capital growth prospects.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.0% 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 Lymington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
136 planning applications submitted in SO41 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes, 7 change of use, 15 demolition.
- Sever plot and construct x1no. dwelling with solar panels, boundary fence and parking, bin & bike...Jun 2026 · Registered
- Subdivision of Cherry Croft to facilitate creation of a new single-storey dwelling with associate...Apr 2026 · Registered
- Erect new dwelling with access, parking and landscapingFeb 2026 · Registered
Lymington (SO41) common questions
Is Lymington up and coming?
Lymington (SO41) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 55% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Lymington safe?
Lymington has a safety score of 80/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lymington?
The average property price in Lymington (SO41) is £358k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lymington?
The median monthly rent in Lymington (SO41) is £1,223 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lymington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stockbridge (SO20), Andover (SP10), Andover (SP11), Southampton (SO45), Tidworth (SP9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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