Raleigh Close is in New Milton and in New Forest district. BH25 5LB 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 Raleigh Close, New Milton, BH25 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH25 5LP, BH25 5LS, BH25 5LW, BH25 5JG, BH25 5RQ, BH25 5LR, BH25 5LT, BH25 5NP, BH25 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH25 5LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH25 5LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 44.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 32.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.6% | 46.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 24.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.2% | 17.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 18.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 93.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 39% | 13.5% | 25.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raleigh Close was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% higher than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raleigh Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill and the 96th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Mountbatten Court Raleigh Close, New Milton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-12-06 | £158,358 |
| Flat 17 Mountbatten Court Raleigh Close, New Milton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1996-09-19 | £121,030 |
BH25 5LB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Foundation 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 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 4,544 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 | 744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 2,166 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 | 579 yd | |
| CAFE MALLARD | UNIT 4 OSBORNE HOUSE, STATION ROAD | 665 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 22 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 727 yd | |
| THE GARDEN CAFE | 46 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 727 yd | |
| KIDS PLAY CAFE - NEW MILTON | UNIT 6, PARKLAND PLACE | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER BROTHERS ARMS COCKTAIL WINE AND TAPAS | 20 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NEW MILTON | 546 yd | |
| THE HOURGLASS | 8 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 595 yd | |
| CENTRAL BAR | 50-52 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 718 yd | |
| NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD | 24 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 727 yd | |
| WELLINGTON | 2-4 OSBORNE ROAD, NEW MILTON | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOKIES | 12 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 595 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 41 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 611 yd | |
| J KITCHEN | 23 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 625 yd | |
| DOMINOS PIZZA | 30-32 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 695 yd | |
| BERTIES FISH AND CHIPS LTD | 60 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS DAILY | 16 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, NEW MILTON | 421 yd | |
| MORRISONS | UNIT 2, MALLARD BUILDINGS | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Milton Indoor Bowls Club THE BOWLING GREEN THE BOWLING GREEN WHITEFIELD ROAD | indoor bowls | 556 yd |
| New Milton Health And Leisure GORE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Ballard School FERNHILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Arnewood School GORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Fernhill Cricket Club Fernhill Lane | grass pitches | 870 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.