BH25 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Litchford 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 5BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00116799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITCHFORD ROAD, BH25 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITCHFORD ROAD, BH25 5BQ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH25 5BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £352k 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 5BQ. 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
Detached
£ 440,000
8 sales · Mean £ 467,500
Flat
£ 225,500
4 sales · Mean £ 222,500
Semi-Detached
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BQ 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
10 nearby- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
- HOLLAND AND BARRETT1.0 km
- M & S FOOD HALL1.0 km
- MCCOLLS1.0 km
- NEW MILTON INTERNATIONAL STORES1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD1.0 km
- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB1.0 km
- WELLINGTON0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- CAFE MALLARD0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- KFC1.0 km
- THE GARDEN CAFE1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MORRISONS1.0 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD1.0 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA1.0 km
- SUBWAY NEW MILTON1.0 km
- CHARCOAL GRILL1.0 km
- DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.1 km
- Sway3.8 km
- Hinton Admiral5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BQ · Data under Open Government Licence