BH25 5AE is a safe, established residential area on Thornham Road, 0.2km from Ashley Common, Lower in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Becton ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH25 5AE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, down 24.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00116796 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNHAM ROAD, BH25 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHAM ROAD, BH25 5AE.
382
43
£ 38,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH25 5AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH25 5AE spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5AE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
15 sales · Mean £ 254,903
Semi-Detached
£ 249,000
3 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5AE has low crime rates — 26 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
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.4 km
- ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.4 km
- BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.3 km
- CO-OP0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
- BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.3 km
- ROKALIS0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.3 km
- HAPPY WOK0.3 km
- HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.6 km
- Sway3.6 km
- Hinton Admiral5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Andrew Lane0.1 km
- Andrew Lane0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255AE · Data under Open Government Licence