Durland Close is in New Milton and in New Forest district. BH25 6NJ 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 Durland Close, New Milton, BH25 6NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH25 6PD, BH25 6NL, BH25 6NR, BH25 6NH, BH25 6NQ, BH25 6NW, BH25 6DS, BH25 6NG, BH25 6NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH25 6NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 51.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 43.7% | 48.5% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.5% | 32.6% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 27.5% | 16.8% | -10.7% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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 | 24.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 34% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 20.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 25% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 23.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 91.4% | 85.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 91.4% | 85% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durland Close was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Durland Close has the 41st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill and the 161st lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Durland Close, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2024-07-31 | £391,313 |
| 5 Durland Close, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-07-11 | £582,489 |
| 20A Durland Close, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-01-12 | £506,808 |
| 17 Durland Close, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-01 | £356,562 |
| 11 Durland Close, New Milton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-06-22 | £496,000 |
BH25 6NJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH25 6NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Infant School Lower Ashley Road , Ashley BH25 5AA | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,433 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 | 311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 4,766 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 | 626 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU | - not rated | 1,519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRUA THAI 88 | 58 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 239 yd | |
| LJ'S SNACK SHACK | 96 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 298 yd | |
| KIDS PLAY CAFE - NEW MILTON | UNIT 6, PARKLAND PLACE | 436 yd | |
| BRADBEERS | 124-138 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 458 yd | |
| THE RAJ | 1 OLD MILTON GREEN PARADE, NEW MILTON | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHEATSHEAF | CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, NEW MILTON | 414 yd | |
| WALKER ARMS | 93 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 470 yd | |
| NEW MILTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD | 24 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 650 yd | |
| CENTRAL BAR | 50-52 STATION ROAD, NEW MILTON | 656 yd | |
| THE HALE GARDENS LAWN TENNIS CLUB | HALE GARDENS, NEW MILTON | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGS HOUSE | 56 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 239 yd | |
| ROYAL SPICE | 38 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 289 yd | |
| DREAM GOURMET CHINESE FOOD | 50 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 289 yd | |
| LIN'S TAKEAWAY | 20 OLD MILTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 289 yd | |
| ASHLEYS | 1 MILTON GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | 49 LYMINGTON ROAD, NEW MILTON | 319 yd | |
| MORRISONS | UNIT 2, MALLARD BUILDINGS | 665 yd | |
| TESCO STORES LTD | CAIRD AVENUE, NEW MILTON | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnewood School GORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| New Milton Health And Leisure GORE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| New Milton Indoor Bowls Club THE BOWLING GREEN THE BOWLING GREEN WHITEFIELD ROAD | indoor bowls | 678 yd |
| Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club HALE GARDENS | tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Fawcett'S Field Sports Ground CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Durlston Court School BECTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 28 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.