Area Analysis New Forest, South East

BH25 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH25 postcode area.

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Population

25,576

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,850 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £365,775 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2000
Criminal damage and arson513
Shoplifting504
Public order412
Anti-social behaviour380

school Local Schools

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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils
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New Milton Infant School

Outstanding246 pupils
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New Milton Junior School

Good368 pupils
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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils
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The Arnewood School

Good1057 pupils
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils
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The Eaglewood School

Good18 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • THE WHEATSHEAF
  • WALKER ARMS
  • WELLINGTON
  • BASHLEY FOOTBALL CLUB
  • CENTRAL BAR
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • NEW MILTON BOWLING CLUB
  • PEBBLE BEACH
  • POPPINS NEW MILTON
  • REDCHILLI INDIAN TAKEAWAY RESTAURANT
  • ROKALIS
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • ASHLEYS
  • BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD
  • CHARCOAL GRILL
  • CHICKENLAND
  • CHINA AT LEES
  • + 14 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • FERNDALE POST OFFICE
  • FERNDENE FARM SHOP
  • FLIP N TAILS SEAFOODS
  • FOREST FOODS
  • GREGGS
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • LIDL
  • MORRISONS
  • MORRISONS DAILY
  • NISA
  • TESCO STORES LTD