Living in BH25, New Forest
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH25 in New Forest. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in New Forest: £380,310, up 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BH25
86 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH25 in the last 2 years, with a median of £280,000 and a range from £78,000 to £655,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES HOUSE, 16 BARTON COURT ROAD, BH25 6NP | detached | £625,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| FLAT 4 PARK GATE, 64 WHITEFIELD ROAD, BH25 6DH | flat-maisonette | £372,500 | 2026-06-03 |
| 1 HOBART ROAD, BH25 6EF | detached | £415,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 26A STATION ROAD, BH25 6JX | flat-maisonette | £145,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 20A CROSSMEAD AVENUE, BH25 6NF | detached | £560,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 11 PECKHAM AVENUE, BH25 6SL | semi-detached | £365,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Arnewood School | Secondary | Inadequate | 0.3 mi |
| New Milton Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Ballard School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Ashley Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Durlston School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ballard School, Durlston School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BH25, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.5% |
| Professional occupations | 13.6% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
116 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH25 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on New Forest's figures.
Common questions about BH25
What is the average house price in BH25?
The average sold price in New Forest is £380,310 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BH25?
Prices in New Forest are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BH25?
The median of 86 recorded sales around central BH25 in the last 2 years is £280,000, ranging from £78,000 to £655,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH25?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH25, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH25?
116 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH25 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH25 at risk of flooding?
Central BH25 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BH25 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £280,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 116 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH25 safe?
116 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH25 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BH25 or SO41, BH25 or BH23, BH25 or BH6.
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