Marryat Road is in New Milton and in New Forest district. BH25 5JF is located in the Ballard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marryat Road, New Milton, BH25 5JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH25 5JW, BH25 5LR, BH25 5JR, BH25 5WP, BH25 5PA, BH25 5PD, BH25 5LN, BH25 5LP, BH25 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH25 5JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 51.9% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.3% | 48.1% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 22.1% | 24.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 10.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 26.1% | 39.1% | 13.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 34.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 20.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 34.9% | 21.9% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 24.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 92.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marryat Road was 168.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.3% higher than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Marryat Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill and the 37th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Marryat Road, New Milton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-19 | £219,305 |
| 89 Marryat Road, New Milton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2023-12-15 | £306,529 |
| 91 Marryat Road, New Milton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-15 | £326,384 |
| 126 Marryat Road, New Milton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-28 | £309,151 |
| 140 Marryat Road, New Milton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-07-06 | £293,864 |
BH25 5JF 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 5JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiptoe Primary School Wootton Road , Tiptoe SO41 6FU | 3out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arnewood School Gore Road , BH25 6RS | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW MILTON BOWLING CLUB | WHITEFIELD ROAD, NEW MILTON | 384 yd | |
| CAFE MALLARD | UNIT 4 OSBORNE HOUSE, STATION ROAD | 475 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 22 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 532 yd | |
| THE GARDEN CAFE | 46 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 532 yd | |
| KIDS PLAY CAFE - NEW MILTON | UNIT 6, PARKLAND PLACE | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER BROTHERS ARMS COCKTAIL WINE AND TAPAS | 20 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NEW MILTON | 353 yd | |
| THE HOURGLASS | 8 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 405 yd | |
| CENTRAL BAR | 50-52 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 523 yd | |
| NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD | 24 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 532 yd | |
| WELLINGTON | 2-4 OSBORNE ROAD, NEW MILTON | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOKIES | 12 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 405 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 41 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 425 yd | |
| J KITCHEN | 23 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 457 yd | |
| DOMINOS PIZZA | 30-32 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 500 yd | |
| BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD | 60 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS | UNIT 2, MALLARD BUILDINGS | 587 yd | |
| MORRISONS DAILY | 16 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, NEW MILTON | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Milton Indoor Bowls Club THE BOWLING GREEN THE BOWLING GREEN WHITEFIELD ROAD | indoor bowls | 362 yd |
| New Milton Health And Leisure GORE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Arnewood School GORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Ballard School FERNHILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Fernhill Cricket Club Fernhill Lane | grass pitches | 928 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.