BH25 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Ashley Road, 0.5km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For serious buyers, BH25 5BP 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00116799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY ROAD, BH25 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY ROAD, BH25 5BP.
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 5BP — age 48, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £383k 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 5BP. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 356,666
Detached
£ 457,000
5 sales · Mean £ 474,400
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BP has low crime rates — 16 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.6 km
- FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.9 km
- ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.0 km
- BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB1.0 km
- WELLINGTON0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.2 km
- ROKALIS0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.2 km
- HAPPY WOK0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.2 km
- Sway3.8 km
- Hinton Admiral5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Crossroads0.1 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.1 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BP · Data under Open Government Licence