BH25 5BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Road, 0.7km from Ashley in New Milton. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For serious buyers, BH25 5BE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 20.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00117147 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROAD, BH25 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, BH25 5BE.
351
52
£ 38,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH25 5BE 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 5BE — age 52, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5BE. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 367,000
7 sales · Mean £ 357,857
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
4 sales · Mean £ 347,500
Terraced
£ 280,000
6 sales · Mean £ 277,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BE has low crime rates — 15 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
New Milton Junior School
The Arnewood School
New Milton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- BREAD PORT LTD0.9 km
- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.9 km
- HOLLAND AND BARRETT0.9 km
- M & S FOOD HALL0.9 km
- MCCOLLS0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- CENTRAL BAR0.9 km
- NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.9 km
- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.9 km
- WALKER ARMS0.9 km
- THE HOURGLASS0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BAKE0.9 km
- BRADBEERS0.9 km
- CAFE MALLARD0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MORRISONS0.8 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD0.9 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.8 km
- PAPA JOHNS PIZZA0.9 km
- SUBWAY NEW MILTON0.8 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton0.9 km
- Sway3.9 km
- Hinton Admiral4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Oak Road0.1 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BE · Data under Open Government Licence