BH25 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Willowdene Close, 0.8km from Ashley 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 5BX 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00116791 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWDENE CLOSE, BH25 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWDENE CLOSE, BH25 5BX.
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
No single demographic signal dominates BH25 5BX — age 50, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5BX. 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
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
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Terraced
£ 269,950
11 sales · Mean £ 279,631
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BX has low crime rates — 14 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
New Milton Infant School
The Arnewood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- BREAD PORT LTD0.8 km
- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
- HOLLAND AND BARRETT0.8 km
- M & S FOOD HALL0.8 km
- MCCOLLS0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- CENTRAL BAR0.8 km
- NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.8 km
- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.7 km
- WALKER ARMS0.8 km
- THE HOURGLASS0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- BAKE0.8 km
- BRADBEERS0.8 km
- CAFE MALLARD0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MORRISONS0.8 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD0.8 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.8 km
- PAPA JOHNS PIZZA0.8 km
- SUBWAY NEW MILTON0.8 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.0 km
- Sway4.1 km
- Hinton Admiral4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Glengarry0.3 km
- Carrick Way0.4 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BX · Data under Open Government Licence