BH25 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 798 active and 281 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH25 (16%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (14%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH25 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH25 are around £365k, down 10.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH25 at 191 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH25 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH25 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH25 postcode area.
25,576
52
£ 38,850 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH25 — age 52, 75% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £365k. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ashley Infant School
New Milton Infant School
New Milton Junior School
Ashley Junior School
The Arnewood School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
The Eaglewood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- ANCHOR DOWN
- BASHLEY HOUSE B&B
- BEECH LODGE BED & BREAKFAST
- BURWOOD BED & BREAKFAST
- CHEWTON GLEN HOTEL
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- THE WHEATSHEAF
- WALKER ARMS
- WELLINGTON
- BASHLEY FOOTBALL CLUB
- CENTRAL BAR
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- NEW MILTON BOWLING CLUB
- PEBBLE BEACH
- POPPINS NEW MILTON
- REDCHILLI INDIAN TAKEAWAY RESTAURANT
- ROKALIS
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- ASHLEYS
- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD
- CHARCOAL GRILL
- CHICKENLAND
- CHINA AT LEES
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- FERNDALE POST OFFICE
- FERNDENE FARM SHOP
- FLIP N TAILS SEAFOODS
- FOREST FOODS
- GREGGS
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- LIDL
- MORRISONS
- MORRISONS DAILY
- NISA
- TESCO STORES LTD
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