BH25 5BH is a sought-after residential area on Waterford Road, 0.7km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For serious buyers, BH25 5BH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00116799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERFORD ROAD, BH25 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERFORD ROAD, BH25 5BH.
314
48
£ 38,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH25 5BH — age 48, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5BH. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Terraced
£ 247,500
3 sales · Mean £ 251,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BH has low crime rates — 13 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 Junior School
Ashley Infant School
New Milton Junior School
The Arnewood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- BREAD PORT LTD1.0 km
- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.9 km
- HOLLAND AND BARRETT0.9 km
- M & S FOOD HALL0.9 km
- MCCOLLS0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- CENTRAL BAR0.9 km
- NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.9 km
- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.9 km
- WALKER ARMS1.0 km
- THE HOURGLASS0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BAKE0.9 km
- BRADBEERS1.0 km
- CAFE MALLARD0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MORRISONS0.9 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD0.9 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.9 km
- PAPA JOHNS PIZZA1.0 km
- SUBWAY NEW MILTON0.9 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.0 km
- Sway3.8 km
- Hinton Admiral4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BH · Data under Open Government Licence