A warmer home in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, from the top down

Homes in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

At the 2021 Census there were around 9,190 households in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu. Detached homes and bungalows are the most common at 36%, then semi-detached homes at 26%, terraced homes at 19% and flats and maisonettes at 17%. 74% of households own their home, 45% without a mortgage; 12% rent privately and 14% from a council or housing association.

Loft insulation for Hythe and Dibden Purlieu homes

With 36% detached, many families here have generous lofts with room for storage above the insulation.

With 26% of households in semis, a lot of Hythe and Dibden Purlieu lofts double as storage. A raised floor keeps your things and your warmth.

45% of households own outright, so many people have lived in their homes for years. Insulation laid back then is often thinner than recommended today.

Common clues are warmth that fades soon after the heating goes off, ceilings upstairs that feel cold to the touch or an icy hatch above the stairs. The loft is usually the place to start.

How to get a quote

Live in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu or close by, in Southampton, West End, Locks Heath, Totton and Hedge End for example? We can help.

If you’d like a natural material such as sheep’s wool, mention it and we’ll include it in your quote.

About the figures: 2021 Census, Office for National Statistics, Hythe and Dibden Purlieu built-up area. Percentages are rounded.