BH25 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Ferndale Road, 1.2km from Ashley in New Milton. Administratively it sits within Fernhill ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For serious buyers, BH25 5DP is 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 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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: Average house prices are around £320k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00116965 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, BH25 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, BH25 5DP.
291
52
£ 44,800 /yr
43%
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 5DP combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£320k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £320k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5DP. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BH25 5DP has low crime rates — 9 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- DANESTREAM FARM SHOP0.7 km
- FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.3 km
- FERNDENE FARM SHOP0.9 km
- NEW FOREST FISH AND SHELLFISH0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- HOBURNE BASHLEY0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- NISA0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.3 km
- Sway3.5 km
- Hinton Admiral4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Crockford Close0.0 km
- Crockford Close0.0 km
- Ferndale Road0.1 km
- Ferndale Road0.1 km
- Marston Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255DP · Data under Open Government Licence