Living in New Forest
New Forest is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 179,590 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 7%, #24 of 387), retired couples (top 10%, #37 of 378), couples without children (DINKs) (top 12%, #41 of 362).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Forest
- The English Channel is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Southampton, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 56 min and sets around 16:03; in late June it sets around 21:24.
How New Forest ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #108 of 378 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #314 of 387 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #244 of 378 | #33 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #191 of 378 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #37 of 378 | #16 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #71 of 378 | #32 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #24 of 387 | #6 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #71 of 368 | #17 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #62 of 367 | #15 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #41 of 362 | #14 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #297 of 387 | #31 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #131 of 368 | #28 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #86 of 361 | #13 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 61 | #136 of 354 | #26 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #296 of 378 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 34 | #318 of 388 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #42 of 363 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #92 of 387 | #33 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #56 of 378 | #33 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #114 of 388 | #12 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #121 of 388 | #12 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #217 of 388 | #12 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #24 of 388 | #6 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #73 of 388 | #15 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #105 of 388 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #75 of 209 | #5 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #140 of 388 | #25 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #167 of 368 | #22 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Southampton 14 km
- Eastleigh 19 km
- Fareham 24 km
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 25 km
- Isle of Wight 27 km
- Gosport 28 km
- Winchester 29 km
- Test Valley 33 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.