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People and place
A population and household snapshot for New Forest West, using validated House of Commons Library constituency datasets.
Estimated population85,021
EstimateMid-2024 estimate
Region / nationSouth East
Age profile
0 to 1715.5% · 13,168 people
18 to 245.2% · 4,454 people
25 to 348.1% · 6,926 people
35 to 4914.5% · 12,302 people
50 to 6422.0% · 18,739 people
65 and over34.6% · 29,432 people
Population figures are mid-2024 estimates from the House of Commons Library. Project Open Gov calculates the estimated population shown above by summing the six published age-band counts. View population source ↗
Home ownership and renting
Housing tenure shows how households in this constituency described their home at the most recent census.
38,659 householdsCensus 2021
Home owners74.2% · 28,696 households
Private renters15.1% · 5,830 households
Social renters9.9% · 3,824 households
Other tenure0.8% · 309 households
“Other tenure” combines shared ownership and households recorded as living rent free.
Housing-tenure figures come from the most recent census: 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2022 in Scotland. View housing-tenure source ↗
Household composition
A broad view of household types in this constituency. Project Open Gov uses the four broad groups supplied by the Commons Library so the presentation remains consistent across the UK.
38,657 householdsCensus 2021
One-person households31.2% · 12,045 households
Families with dependent children20.5% · 7,908 households
Other single-family households45.1% · 17,427 households
Other household types3.3% · 1,277 households
Household-composition figures come from the Commons Library constituency dataset. The source uses census data and Project Open Gov displays its broad household groups rather than attempting to harmonise the detailed categories itself. View household-composition source ↗
Disability and day-to-day activities
The source records whether day-to-day activities are limited and uses separate person-level tables for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
85,006 people in the source baseCensus 2021Source comparison: England & Wales
Day-to-day activities limited a lot7.6% · 6,456 people
Day-to-day activities limited a little11.5% · 9,794 people
Not disabled under the Equality Act80.9% · 68,756 people
Comparison note: the workbook uses different source terminology across the UK: England & Wales uses “Disabled under the Equality Act”, while Scotland and Northern Ireland use “Disabled” / “Non-disabled”. Project Open Gov therefore preserves the source categories and does not present them as one single like-for-like UK legal definition.
Disability figures come from the Commons Library constituency workbook. This profile uses the person-level tables only; the workbook also contains separate household-level disability tables which are not used here. View disability source ↗
Petitions
Open UK Government and Parliament petitions that have reached at least 10,000 signatures nationally, ranked here by the number of signatures recorded in this constituency.
Petition signatures are not a poll and do not show what the constituency as a whole thinks. A person can also sign more than one petition.
Open petitionCloses 21 October 2026
Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases
Signatures in this constituency557
Signatures nationally105,312
Government response published · Debate scheduled for 19 October 2026
Signature counts come from the official UK Government and Parliament petitions data and may change while a petition remains open. Browse official petitions ↗
Funding and local projects
National Lottery grants awarded to organisations recorded in this parliamentary constituency since 4 July 2024.
The constituency is based on the recipient organisation recorded in the source data. The funded activity may sometimes take place across a wider area.
Grants recorded35
Total awarded£2,257,924
Most recent awards
National Lottery grantAwarded 3 June 2026
Damerham Nave Roof
Damerham: St George
£43,600
The National Lottery Heritage Fund · Heritage
About this award
Our vision is to :- See St Georges Church continue to tell well the story of its unique and significant history, embodied in its fascinating fabric which encompasses the romanesque to the modern - Invest in its fabric and churchyard to safeguard it for the people of today and for future generations and care for its natural environment as an investment for all - Ensure that it remains welcoming, well cared for, open and accessible - Safeguard the opportunity for people, regardless of faith to find in it a place for quiet contemplation, for rest and renewal, for inspiration, celebration and commemoration and also to find comfort - Continue to serve the community as a place steeped in Christian prayer, worship and community engagement - Continue to see Sr Georges well used across the year and at the very heart of the identity and life of our community.
National Lottery grantAwarded 6 May 2026
Lymington Sea Water Baths restoration project
Lymington and Pennington Town Council
£154,800
The National Lottery Heritage Fund · Heritage
About this award
Our vision is to restore and revitalise the Lymington Sea Water Baths, ensuring their preservation as a cherished heritage site and vibrant community asset. By undertaking essential structural repairs and enhancing facilities, we aim to secure the Baths' future as a year-round destination that celebrates their historical significance while meeting contemporary needs. This project will not only safeguard the UK's oldest and largest open-air sea water baths but also foster community engagement, promote health and well-being, and boost local tourism. Through this initiative, we aspire to honour the Baths' legacy and ensure they continue to serve and inspire future generations.
National Lottery grantAwarded 5 May 2026
Nourish Community
Nourish Community
£18,650
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
Nourish Community - Community - National Lottery Awards for All England
National Lottery grantAwarded 13 March 2026
Tiptoe Green hedge-laying project
Tiptoe Green Trust
£3,480
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
Tiptoe Green Trust - Environment - National Lottery Awards for All England
National Lottery grantAwarded 5 March 2026
New Milton Men's Shed - Development of facilities
New Milton Men's Shed
£20,000
The National Lottery Community Fund · Charitable and Community including Health, Education and Environment
About this award
New Milton Men's Shed - Community - National Lottery Awards for All England
30 more awards are available.
Source: DCMS National Lottery Grants Database. The figures shown cover awards from 4 July 2024 to 1 July 2026. View official grants data ↗
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