BH25 5BU is a sought-after residential area on High Ridge Crescent, 0.8km from Ashley Common, Lower 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 5BU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, down 4.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00116791 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH RIDGE CRESCENT, BH25 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH RIDGE CRESCENT, BH25 5BU.
272
50
£ 38,900 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH25 5BU combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5BU. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 466,575
16 sales · Mean £ 462,131
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
New Milton Infant School
The Arnewood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- BREAD PORT LTD0.9 km
- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.7 km
- HOLLAND AND BARRETT0.8 km
- M & S FOOD HALL0.8 km
- MCCOLLS0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- CENTRAL BAR0.9 km
- NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.9 km
- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.6 km
- WALKER ARMS0.8 km
- THE HOURGLASS0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BAKE0.9 km
- BRADBEERS0.8 km
- CAFE MALLARD0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MORRISONS0.8 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD0.9 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.9 km
- PAPA JOHNS PIZZA0.8 km
- SUBWAY NEW MILTON0.8 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.1 km
- Sway4.1 km
- Hinton Admiral5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Glengarry0.2 km
- Carrick Way0.2 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Oak Road0.3 km
- Caird Avenue Tesco0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BU · Data under Open Government Licence