Ashley Road, New Milton, BH25 5BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH25 5BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	54.1%	-0.6%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	45.3%	45.9%	0.6%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH25 5BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.3%	23.6%	2.3%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	54.6%	-0.1%	44.2%	10.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.7%	0.6%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	8%	10.2%	2.2%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	13.3%	10.5%	-2.8%	6.1%	4.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.6%	38.6%	9.0%	48.4%	-9.8%
Good health	37.8%	39.4%	1.6%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	25.4%	20%	-5.4%	12.7%	7.3%
Bad health	5.4%	2%	-3.4%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.3%	22.4%	-11.9%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	12.5%	-1.8%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	13.7%	-4.0%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	8%	3.7%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	15.3%	7.6%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	16%	24%	8.0%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	5.7%	4.2%	-1.5%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
White	100%	96%	-4.0%	81.4%	14.6%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.8%	89.5%	-6.3%	83.2%	6.3%
European Union	2.7%	4.5%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	89.8%	-5.4%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2.1%	2%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Ashley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ashley Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill and the 144th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BH25 5BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ashley Road are based on 292 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ashley Road, New Milton, BH25 5BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH25 5BJ

Average Price
£429,714

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£429,714

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashley Road

Average Price
£338,254

Semi-Detached
£345,553

Terraced
£365,739

Detached
£494,930

Flats/Maisonettes
£227,076

Other
£298,262

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
87 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2015-06-26	£395,928
87 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2015-04-02	£326,957
85 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£331,000	2015-01-06	£466,112
81 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2010-01-19	£459,820
79 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2009-10-20	£398,953

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH25 5BJ

Employment

BH25 5BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH25 5BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	133
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Other	10
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN	3out of 4	457 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA	3out of 4	849 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ	4out of 4	1,535 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Hordle Lane , Hordle SO41 0FB	4out of 4	2,636 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arnewood School Gore Road , BH25 6RS	3out of 4	1,508 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU	- not rated	1,085 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY	3out of 4	1,803 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ	- not rated	2,077 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ROKALIS	14 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD	532 yd
BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR	9 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD	532 yd
COSTA COFFEE	TESCO, CAIRD AVENUE	719 yd
KFC	59 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	805 yd
CAFE MALLARD	UNIT 4 OSBORNE HOUSE, STATION ROAD	806 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
WELLINGTON	2-4 OSBORNE ROAD, NEW MILTON	590 yd
THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB	HALE GARDENS, NEW MILTON	841 yd
NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD	24 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	847 yd
CENTRAL BAR	50-52 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	849 yd
THE HOURGLASS	8 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	867 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
HAPPY WOK	5 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD	532 yd
VIC'S FISH BAR	4 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD	532 yd
DAMA PIZZA KEBAB	2-3 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD	532 yd
SUBWAY NEW MILTON	UNIT 10, MALLARD BUILDINGS	795 yd
J KITCHEN	23 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TESCO STORES LTD	CAIRD AVENUE, NEW MILTON		719 yd
MORRISONS	UNIT 2, MALLARD BUILDINGS		795 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ashley Sports Ground ASHLEY ROAD	grass pitches	378 yd
Ashley Junior School NORMANS WAY	grass pitches	380 yd
Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club HALE GARDENS	tennis courts	809 yd
New Milton Indoor Bowls Club THE BOWLING GREEN THE BOWLING GREEN WHITEFIELD ROAD	indoor bowls	983 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH25 5BJ