Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

DUNCAN ROAD, BH25 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNCAN ROAD, BH25 5AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH25 5AW spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £414k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH25 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Duncan Road, 0.3km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, BH25 5AW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £414k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00116794 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5AW. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 412,900

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH25 5AW has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils0.5 km
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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
  • FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.8 km
  • ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.4 km
  • BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.3 km
  • ROKALIS0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.3 km
  • HAPPY WOK0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton1.4 km
  • Sway3.4 km
  • Hinton Admiral5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.1 km
  • Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
  • Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
  • Ashley Crossroads0.3 km