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BH25

NEW MILTON

Dorset, South West, England

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BH25 is the postcode district for NEW MILTON, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £452,925
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 59% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£452,925

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

58% above national avg

Crime Rate

33.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

59% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

264 Mbps

Property Prices in BH25

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH25 is £452,925, which is 6% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH25 cost 57.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH25 have risen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £616,453 580
Semi-detached £380,141 147
Terraced £310,778 202
Flat £227,605 289
All types £452,925 1274

5-Year Price History

£440K £448K £457K £466K £474K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BH25

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 33.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH25 has a crime rate well 59% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BH25

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH25 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ashley Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
New Milton Infant School Primary Good mi
New Milton Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Ashley Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Durlston Court School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,116

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH25 are 264.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 88% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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264.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH25 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BH25 — NEW MILTON

Area Summary

BH25 (NEW MILTON) offers above-average property prices (£452,925, 58% above national average), low crime (59% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (264 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BH25 NEW MILTON

What is the average house price in BH25 NEW MILTON?
The average house price in BH25 (NEW MILTON) is £452,925, based on 1274 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 58% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is BH25 NEW MILTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BH25 is significantly below the national average (33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BH25 NEW MILTON?
The population of BH25 (NEW MILTON) is approximately 176,116 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BH25?
The average broadband download speed in BH25 is 264 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BH25 NEW MILTON?
There are 8 schools in or near BH25. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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