Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

OAK ROAD, BH25 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, BH25 5BD.

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

46

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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 5BD 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH25 5BD spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £326k 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 5BD is a sought-after residential area on Oak Road, 0.6km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, BH25 5BD is 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BD 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 5BD. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

6 sales · Mean £ 334,166

Semi-Detached

£ 328,175

2 sales · Mean £ 328,175

Terraced

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

BH25 5BD has low crime rates — 17 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order8
Burglary6
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils0.4 km
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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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New Milton Junior School

Good368 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.9 km
  • FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.6 km
  • ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.3 km
  • BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.3 km
  • SCOLTOCKS HEALTH FOODS1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • CAFE MALLARD1.0 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.4 km
  • ROKALIS0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • MORRISONS1.0 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • SUBWAY NEW MILTON1.0 km
  • CHARCOAL GRILL1.0 km
  • DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.4 km
  • HAPPY WOK0.4 km
  • J KITCHEN0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • WELLINGTON0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton1.1 km
  • Sway3.7 km
  • Hinton Admiral5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Road0.2 km
  • Manor Road0.3 km
  • Oak Road0.3 km
  • Oak Road0.3 km
  • St Peters Church0.3 km