Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

ASHLEY COMMON ROAD, BH25 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY COMMON ROAD, BH25 5AS.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH25 5AS's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £464k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £464k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BH25 5AS is a sought-after residential area on Ashley Common Road, 0.9km from Ashley in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Fernhill ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, BH25 5AS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k. 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00116966 (shared with 9 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 5AS. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 464,000

1 sales · Mean £ 464,000

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

BH25 5AS has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils1.1 km
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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • DANESTREAM FARM SHOP0.6 km
  • FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.3 km
  • NEW FOREST FISH AND SHELLFISH0.6 km
  • ASHLEY FOODMARKET1.0 km
  • BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • HOBURNE BASHLEY0.9 km
  • THE PLOUGH INN1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • NISA0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR1.0 km
  • ROKALIS1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • DAMA PIZZA KEBAB1.0 km
  • HAPPY WOK1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton1.4 km
  • Sway3.3 km
  • Hinton Admiral5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Marston Road0.0 km
  • Marston Road0.1 km
  • Park Road0.2 km
  • Park Road0.2 km
  • Crockford Close0.3 km