BH25 5BW is a sought-after residential area on Ashley Road, 0.7km 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 5BW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH25 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00116799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY ROAD, BH25 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY ROAD, BH25 5BW.
314
48
£ 38,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH25 5BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH25 5BW. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH25 5BW has low crime rates — 14 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
New Milton Infant School
The Arnewood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- BREAD PORT LTD0.9 km
- CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
- HOLLAND AND BARRETT0.9 km
- M & S FOOD HALL0.9 km
- MCCOLLS0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- CENTRAL BAR0.9 km
- NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.9 km
- THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.8 km
- WALKER ARMS0.9 km
- THE HOURGLASS0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BAKE0.9 km
- BRADBEERS0.9 km
- CAFE MALLARD0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MORRISONS0.8 km
- TESCO STORES LTD0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD0.9 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.9 km
- PAPA JOHNS PIZZA0.9 km
- SUBWAY NEW MILTON0.8 km
- THE KEBAB HOUSE0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton1.0 km
- Sway3.9 km
- Hinton Admiral4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.0 km
- Oak Road0.0 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
- Ashley Crossroads0.3 km
- Manor Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH255BW · Data under Open Government Licence