Is BH25 5DQ a safe place to live?

Yes, BH25 5DQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH25 5DQ?

The average property price in BH25 5DQ is currently around £552k.

What is the population of BH25 5DQ?

The population for the BH25 5DQ area is approximately 308 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

LINHORNS LANE, BH25 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINHORNS LANE, BH25 5DQ.

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

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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

paymentsAffluence

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 5DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £552k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH25 5DQ is a sought-after residential area on Linhorns Lane, 0.9km 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 5DQ 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k, down 7.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5DQ 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 5DQ. 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

£ 510,000

12 sales · Mean £ 506,641

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

BH25 5DQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Burglary2

Vehicle crime2

Public order1

Shoplifting1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

BASHLEY (RYDAL) CRICKET CLUB0.6 km
BASHLEY POST OFFICE AND STORES0.7 km
DANESTREAM FARM SHOP0.9 km
FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.7 km
FERNDENE FARM SHOP0.4 km
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hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

BURWOOD BED & BREAKFAST0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

BASHLEY FOOTBALL CLUB0.6 km
HOBURNE BASHLEY0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

LAKEVIEW CAFE0.9 km
THE POTTING SHED TEAROOMS0.6 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

NISA0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

New Milton1.3 km
Sway3.7 km
Hinton Admiral4.4 km

Bus Stops

Bashley Cross Road0.1 km
Forest Oak Drive Footpath0.3 km