Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6EB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH25 6EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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	49%	49.2%	0.2%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	51%	50.8%	-0.2%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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	31.9%	36.5%	4.6%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	43.3%	-3.9%	44.2%	-0.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	10.2%	13.1%	2.9%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	9.8%	3.5%	-6.3%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	37.2%	39.2%	2.0%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	41.2%	40.1%	-1.1%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	19.9%	14.6%	-5.3%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	1.4%	4.6%	3.2%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

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 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.6%	17.3%	-6.3%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	10.9%	-3.3%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	16.2%	-2.3%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	8.1%	1.8%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	23.2%	11.8%	16.9%	6.3%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	21.8%	2.1%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	6.3%	2.5%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.5%
Chinese	1%	3.6%	2.6%	0.7%	2.9%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	3.4%	8.2%	4.8%	1.6%	6.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
White	90.2%	84.8%	-5.4%	81.4%	3.4%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.1% 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	86.8%	82.1%	-4.7%	83.2%	-1.1%
European Union	3.4%	5.5%	2.1%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	7.1%	8.8%	1.7%	5.6%	3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.8%	81.8%	-5.0%	83.2%	-1.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	13%	12.7%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	6.8%	2.1%	-4.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.3%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.3%	37.2%	8.1%
Christian	46.2%	46.2%	0.0%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Old Milton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Milton Road was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Milton Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill and the 238th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.4%.

🔎 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 6EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Old Milton Road are based on 275 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 Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH25 6EB

Average Price
£338,309

Semi-Detached
£343,592

Terraced
£352,461

Detached
£346,455

Flats/Maisonettes
£241,820

Other
£525,801

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Milton Road

Average Price
£249,290

Semi-Detached
£405,664

Terraced
£322,561

Detached
£491,064

Flats/Maisonettes
£217,066

Other
£253,545

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Milton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
118 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-12-21	£397,500
120 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building	£685,714	2023-11-17	£648,298
118 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building	£355,000	2022-12-19	£322,434
112 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2020-10-05	£351,902
6 Milton Gate, 114 - 116 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2017-08-16	£335,690

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH25 6EB

Employment

BH25 6EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Other	13
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	22
Accommodation and food service activities	19
Manufacturing	16
Education	11
Other	11
Construction	11
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS	3out of 4	240 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ	4out of 4	310 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN	3out of 4	1,887 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA	3out of 4	2,342 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ	3out of 4	3,167 yd	Foundation school	No	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	179 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	4,501 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY	3out of 4	391 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ	- not rated	1,173 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU	- not rated	1,604 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
LJ'S SNACK SHACK	96 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON	37 yd
KRUA THAI 88	58 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON	222 yd
THE RAJ	1 OLD MILTON GREEN PARADE, NEW MILTON	238 yd
RED CHILLI INDIAN TAKEAWAY	5 MILTON GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	343 yd
KIDS PLAY CAFE - NEW MILTON	UNIT 6, PARKLAND PLACE	586 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE WHEATSHEAF	CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON	152 yd
WALKER ARMS	93 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	722 yd
THE HOUSE MARTIN	CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON	762 yd
NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD	24 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	815 yd
CENTRAL BAR	50-52 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON	818 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASHLEYS	1 MILTON GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	152 yd
OLIVER TAKE AWAY	2 MILTON GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	152 yd
KINGS HOUSE	56 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON	222 yd
CHINA AT LEES	2 OLD MILTON GREEN PARADE, NEW MILTON	238 yd
CHICKENLAND	1A CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON	336 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
LIDL	49 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON		392 yd
MORRISONS	UNIT 2, MALLARD BUILDINGS		845 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arnewood School GORE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	282 yd
New Milton Health And Leisure GORE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	364 yd
Fawcett'S Field Sports Ground CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	714 yd
New Milton Indoor Bowls Club THE BOWLING GREEN THE BOWLING GREEN WHITEFIELD ROAD	indoor bowls	788 yd
Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club HALE GARDENS	tennis courts	1,047 yd
Durlston Court School BECTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	1,064 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	38.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	38.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	38.2%

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	49 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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