Andrew Lane is in New Milton and in New Forest district. BH25 5QD is located in the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill 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 Andrew Lane, New Milton, BH25 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH25 5QE, BH25 5SP, BH25 5RG, BH25 5QB, BH25 5DD, BH25 5AG, BH25 5QF, BH25 6UF, BH25 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH25 5QD is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 46.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 35.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 40.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.9% | 44.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 10.4% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.7% | 19.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 15.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 16% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 24.9% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 93% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 96.4% | 88.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 89.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andrew Lane was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andrew Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill and the 144th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Andrew Lane, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-09-04 | £390,000 |
| 8 Andrew Lane, New Milton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-16 | £121,363 |
| 12 Andrew Lane, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-09-03 | £506,724 |
| 2 Oak View Andrew Lane, New Milton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-06-02 | £335,844 |
| 32 Andrew Lane, New Milton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-11 | £313,170 |
BH25 5QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Hordle Lane , Hordle SO41 0FB | 4out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,932 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 | 2,055 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 | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROKALIS | 14 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD | 440 yd | |
| BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR | 9 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD | 440 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | TESCO, CAIRD AVENUE | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAPPY WOK | 5 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD | 440 yd | |
| VIC'S FISH BAR | 4 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD | 440 yd | |
| DAMA PIZZA KEBAB | 2-3 THE PARADE, ASHLEY ROAD | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | CAIRD AVENUE, NEW MILTON | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Junior School NORMANS WAY | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Ashley Sports Ground ASHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club HALE GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 28.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.4% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.