BH25 5AX is a sought-after residential area on Kings Road, 0.5km from Ashley 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 5AX offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00116790 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, BH25 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, BH25 5AX.
338
46
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH25 5AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH25 5AX — age 46, 87% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £446k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5AX. The average age is 46.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 431,250
4 sales · Mean £ 444,000
Terraced
£ 323,500
2 sales · Mean £ 323,500
Semi-Detached
£ 319,000
2 sales · Mean £ 319,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5AX has low crime rates — 18 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- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
- FERNDALE POST OFFICE0.8 km
- ASHLEY FOODMARKET0.2 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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- WELLINGTON0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.2 km
- HAPPY WOK0.2 km
- J KITCHEN1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.2 km
- Sway3.7 km
- Hinton Admiral5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.2 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255AX · Data under Open Government Licence