Is BH25 5BA a safe place to live?

Yes, BH25 5BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH25 5BA?

The average property price in BH25 5BA is currently around £322k.

What is the population of BH25 5BA?

The population for the BH25 5BA area is approximately 338 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

YEW LANE, BH25 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW LANE, BH25 5BA.

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

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Population

338

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH25 5BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10

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6/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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7/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

BH25 5BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH25 5BA is a sought-after residential area on Yew Lane, 0.4km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH25, BH25 5BA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 28.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00116790 (shared with 8 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 5BA. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian2.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,250

6 sales · Mean £ 280,583

Detached

£ 363,000

3 sales · Mean £ 356,000

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

BH25 5BA has low crime rates — 23 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 offences47

Anti-social behaviour18

Public order7

Burglary7

Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils0.5 km

Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.9 km
FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.6 km
ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.3 km
BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.3 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

WELLINGTON0.9 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 Milton1.3 km
Sway3.5 km
Hinton Admiral5.1 km

Bus Stops

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