Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

THE LANES, BH25 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LANES, BH25 5DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH25 5DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £515k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £515k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH25 5DG is a sought-after residential area on The Lanes, 1.0km from Bashley in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Bashley ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH25, BH25 5DG offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00116787 (shared with 13 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 5DG. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 501,000

6 sales · Mean £ 478,666

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

BH25 5DG has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BASHLEY (RYDAL) CRICKET CLUB0.7 km
  • BASHLEY POST OFFICE AND STORES0.8 km
  • DANESTREAM FARM SHOP1.0 km
  • FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.6 km
  • FERNDENE FARM SHOP0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • BURWOOD BED & BREAKFAST0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • BASHLEY FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
  • HOBURNE BASHLEY0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • BASHLEY MANOR TEAROOMS1.0 km
  • LAKEVIEW CAFE0.9 km
  • THE POTTING SHED TEAROOMS0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • NISA0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton1.2 km
  • Sway3.8 km
  • Hinton Admiral4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bashley Cross Road0.1 km
  • Forest Oak Drive Footpath0.1 km
  • Ferndale Road0.5 km
  • Ferndale Road0.5 km
  • Crockford Close0.5 km