BH25 5AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Ashley Road, 0.3km from Ashley Common, Lower 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 5AD offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k, down 30.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00116798 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER ASHLEY ROAD, BH25 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ASHLEY ROAD, BH25 5AD.
310
51
£ 38,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH25 5AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £457k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £457k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 30.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5AD. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 465,000
7 sales · Mean £ 449,857
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
4 sales · Mean £ 358,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5AD has low crime rates — 33 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 Infant School
Ashley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.4 km
- ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.3 km
- BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.2 km
- ROKALIS0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.2 km
- HAPPY WOK0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.5 km
- Sway3.6 km
- Hinton Admiral5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Andrew Lane0.2 km
- Andrew Lane0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255AD · Data under Open Government Licence