Chiltern Close Barton on Sea, New Forest
7 addresses across 1 postcode (BH25), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26719433.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £355,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in New Forest costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Milton, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coastal Medical Partnership, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £301,000 | £301,000 | £301,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £186,000 | £186,000 | £186,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £135,000 | £117,000 | £153,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £114,000 | £92,000 | £136,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £103,500 | £93,500 | £113,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2017 | 1 BH25 7JX | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2015 | 2 BH25 7JX | Detached | £301,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2012 | 6 BH25 7JX | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | 6 BH25 7JX | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 1 BH25 7JX | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 21 May 2003 | 5 BH25 7JX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 3 BH25 7JX | Detached | £186,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1999 | 4 BH25 7JX | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 1 BH25 7JX | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 6 BH25 7JX | Detached | £136,000 | New build. |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 2 BH25 7JX | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 27 Sep 1995 | 5 BH25 7JX | Detached | £113,500 | New build. |
| 20 Jul 1995 | 3 BH25 7JX | Detached | £93,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in New Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,033 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (67% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/1, Hovercraft in the Solent.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The George Business Centre, Christchurch Road, New Milton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 31-33 Compton Road / 62 Old Milton Road, New Milton: up to 23 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 32 m and 33 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH25 7JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Milton 555,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hinton Admiral 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Sway 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chiltern Drive Barton on Sea | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Stanpit | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Marine Drive West car park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 102 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coastal Medical Partnership | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Milton Dental Care | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lymington Police Station | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8,840 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,920 m² | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Castlefield Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Barton Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Walkford Moor | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Great Ballard Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Golden Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for New Forest: see them on the New Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Milton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Arnewood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLTEN CARE LIMITED BH25 7FJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| CHICKENLAND BH25 6QB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| ONE STOP SHOP NEW MILTON BH25 6QB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2018 |
| DA VITO BH25 6QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Sep 2025 |
| FLIP N TAILS SEAFOODS BH25 6QA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| THE BREAD BASKET BH25 6QA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| CHINA AT LEES BH25 6QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| THE RAJ BH25 6QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Jul 2026 |
| GREGGS BH25 6QA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| OLD MILTON FOOD AND WINE BH25 6QA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| FOREST FOODS BH25 7JE | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| OLIVER TAKE AWAY BH25 6QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| THE WHEATSHEAF INN (NEW MILTON) LTD BH25 6QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| ASHLEYS BH25 6QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| THE HOUSE MARTIN BH25 6QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Milton (27); On or near Cedar Gardens (3); On or near Park Road (3); On or near Southern Lane (2); On or near Moore Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 73 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 75% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 81% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 20% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 70% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BH25 7JX: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Wendover Close · Southern Lane · Southlawns Walk · Inglegreen Close · The Meadows · Park Road · Parkland Drive · Wood Lawn Close · Southern Lane · Prestwood Close · Moat Lane · Southern Oaks
All the streets in BH25 and across New Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.