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New Homes in Hampshire

Two cathedral cities, two ports, four major commuter hubs

Hampshire contains the cities of Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester plus the major commuter town of Basingstoke — alongside coastal new builds at Tipner, Whiteley and the New Forest fringe. Major active schemes include Bellway's Alexandra Point (Portsmouth Tipner, 221 homes), Centenary Quay (Southampton waterfront), Clifford Place / Newlands Place by Alfred Homes (Winchester) and Worting Park (Basingstoke). Winchester, Southampton Central and Basingstoke all reach London Waterloo in around an hour.

43 active developments 5 key towns

Key towns in Hampshire

Featured developments in Hampshire

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Hampshire property market in 2026

Average property price
£365,000
First-time buyer entry
2-bed apartments from c. £260,000
New build premium
2-bed apartments from c. £260k; 4-bed detached from £475k

Hampshire's price spread is wide — Portsmouth's Tipner peninsula sees 2-bed apartments from £260k, Winchester premium homes can reach £2m+, and Basingstoke's commuter market sits in between. The whole county benefits from London Waterloo trains in around 60-90 minutes plus easy access to the South Coast and New Forest.

Why buy a new home in Hampshire?

  • London Waterloo in 60-90 minutes from Winchester, Southampton or Basingstoke
  • Two universities (Southampton + Portsmouth) and the Royal Navy
  • Major employers: Royal Navy, BAE Systems, IBM, Carnival UK, Solent University
  • New Forest National Park on the western edge
  • Direct ferries from Portsmouth and Southampton to the Isle of Wight, France and Spain

Transport & commuting

Hampshire has three main rail hubs — Southampton Central, Portsmouth & Southsea, Winchester and Basingstoke — all on the SWR network with direct services to London Waterloo. The M3, M27 and A3 provide road access.

DestinationTimeFrom
London Waterloo~1h 5mWinchester (SWR)
London Waterloo~1h 15mSouthampton Central (SWR)
London Waterloo~1h 30mPortsmouth & Southsea (SWR)
London Waterloo~50mBasingstoke (SWR)
Isle of Wight (Ryde)~22mPortsmouth Harbour (Wightlink)

Major developers active in Hampshire

  • Bellway
  • Crest Nicholson
  • Dandara
  • Redrow
  • Linden Homes
  • Alfred Homes
  • VIVID

Major regeneration in Hampshire

Alexandra Point, Portsmouth

Bellway's 221-home Tipner scheme — 1 and 2-bedroom apartments alongside 2 and 3-bedroom houses with 30% affordable.

Victory Quay, Portsmouth

VIVID's 835-home brownfield regeneration on former Tipner East site — first phase delivers 183 homes including shared ownership and affordable rent.

Tipner West (Long-term)

Portsmouth City Council's long-term masterplan for up to 4,000 additional homes on Portsmouth's "super-peninsula".

Centenary Quay, Southampton

A range of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments on the Southampton waterfront with stunning design and energy-efficient features.

Frequently asked questions about new homes in Hampshire

How much do new homes in Hampshire cost?

Hampshire prices spread widely. Portsmouth Tipner 2-bed apartments start from £260,000. Southampton waterfront apartments typically £275,000-£395,000. Winchester premium new builds can reach £2m+. Basingstoke family homes typically £400,000-£600,000.

How long is the commute from Hampshire to London?

Basingstoke is the fastest at around 50 minutes to London Waterloo. Winchester is 1h 5m, Southampton Central 1h 15m and Portsmouth & Southsea 1h 30m. All have multiple direct SWR services per hour through the day.

Which Hampshire towns are best for families?

Winchester (excellent state and independent schools, including King Edward VI Free Grammar) and Basingstoke (strong primaries plus Queen Mary's College) are the leading family-home markets. Whiteley offers brand-new builds with a strong young-family demographic.

Are there any Garden City or New Town schemes in Hampshire?

Portsmouth's Tipner peninsula is set out in the Portsmouth Local Plan to 2040 as a major regeneration — Alexandra Point (221 homes by Bellway), Victory Quay (835 homes by VIVID) and Tipner West (up to 4,000 additional homes long-term) will together deliver thousands of new homes on the peninsula.

Last updated: 2026-05-22. Market data sourced from [1] [2] [3]