Hobart Road is in New Milton and in New Forest district. BH25 6EF is located in the Milton 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 Hobart Road, New Milton, BH25 6EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH25 6RP, BH25 6EQ, BH25 6EG, BH25 6RZ, BH25 6DX, BH25 6RL, BH25 6DP, BH25 6EL, BH25 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH25 6EF 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hobart 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.
Hobart 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hobart Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2024-09-30 | £399,418 |
| 1 Hobart Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-04-09 | £299,727 |
| 11 Hobart Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-11-16 | £382,386 |
| 15 Hobart Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2000-07-28 | £479,314 |
| 7 Hobart Road, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 1999-09-29 | £579,115 |
BH25 6EF 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,286 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 | 197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 1,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIDS PLAY CAFE - NEW MILTON | UNIT 6, PARKLAND PLACE | 311 yd | |
| LJ'S SNACK SHACK | 96 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 355 yd | |
| DARK SAFFRON FUSION KITCHEN & BAR | ALDERSON HOUSE, 15-21 OLD MILTON ROAD | 460 yd | |
| POPPINS NEW MILTON | 106 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 498 yd | |
| BAKE | 56 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHEATSHEAF | CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON | 471 yd | |
| NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD | 24 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 520 yd | |
| CENTRAL BAR | 50-52 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 520 yd | |
| SUPER BROTHERS ARMS COCKTAIL WINE AND TAPAS | 20 WHITEFIELD ROAD, NEW MILTON | 537 yd | |
| THE HOURGLASS | 8 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SPICE | 38 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 143 yd | |
| DREAM GOURMET CHINESE FOOD | 50 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 143 yd | |
| LIN'S TAKEAWAY | 20 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 143 yd | |
| ASHLEYS | 1 MILTON GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | 471 yd | |
| OLIVER TAKE AWAY | 2 MILTON GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS | UNIT 2, MALLARD BUILDINGS | 565 yd | |
| LIDL | 49 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 672 yd | |
| MORRISONS DAILY | 16 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, NEW MILTON | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Milton Health And Leisure GORE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 125 yd |
| Arnewood School GORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| New Milton Indoor Bowls Club THE BOWLING GREEN THE BOWLING GREEN WHITEFIELD ROAD | indoor bowls | 447 yd |
| Fawcett'S Field Sports Ground CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club HALE GARDENS | tennis courts | 990 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.