BH25 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Molyneux Road, 0.4km from Ashley Common, Lower in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH25 5AU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00116797 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOLYNEUX ROAD, BH25 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOLYNEUX ROAD, BH25 5AU.
269
41
£ 38,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH25 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BH25 5AU is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £365k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5AU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
7 sales · Mean £ 353,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5AU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashley Infant School
Ashley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.5 km
- ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.2 km
- BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.1 km
- ROKALIS0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.1 km
- HAPPY WOK0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.4 km
- Sway3.7 km
- Hinton Admiral5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Crossroads0.1 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.1 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
- Andrew Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255AU · Data under Open Government Licence