Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

HOMEWOOD CLOSE, BH25 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMEWOOD CLOSE, BH25 5DF.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH25 5DF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £282,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH25 5DF is a sought-after residential area on Homewood Close, 0.7km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH25 5DF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00116799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5DF. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 246,500

8 sales · Mean £ 253,937

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH25 5DF 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary6
Public order5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils0.2 km
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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils0.6 km
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New Milton Junior School

Good368 pupils1.4 km
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The Arnewood School

Good1057 pupils1.6 km
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New Milton Infant School

Outstanding246 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • BREAD PORT LTD0.9 km
  • CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
  • HOLLAND AND BARRETT0.9 km
  • M & S FOOD HALL0.9 km
  • MCCOLLS0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • CENTRAL BAR0.9 km
  • NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.9 km
  • THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.8 km
  • WALKER ARMS0.9 km
  • THE HOURGLASS0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • BAKE0.9 km
  • BRADBEERS0.9 km
  • CAFE MALLARD0.9 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • MORRISONS0.8 km
  • TESCO STORES LTD0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD0.9 km
  • DOMINOS PIZZA0.9 km
  • PAPA JOHNS PIZZA0.9 km
  • SUBWAY NEW MILTON0.8 km
  • THE KEBAB HOUSE0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton1.0 km
  • Sway3.9 km
  • Hinton Admiral4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak Road0.0 km
  • Oak Road0.0 km
  • Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
  • Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
  • Manor Road0.4 km