Normans Way Ashley, New Forest
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH25), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26721943.
- 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 0% to 96% 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 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coastal Medical Partnership, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (40% of about 650 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- Ashley Cross Garage and Motor Repairs, Ashley Lane, New Milton: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Station Road/Spencer Road, New Milton: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 27 October 2026: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 38 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH25 5BL | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| BH25 5FN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Milton 555,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Sway 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Hinton Admiral 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashley Crossroads New Milton | 290 m |
| Ferry terminal | Lymington Town Quay | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Marine Drive East Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coastal Medical Partnership | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashley Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birchfield Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lymington Police Station | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,870 m² | 380 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| White Croft | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Hordle Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Great Ballard Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Barton Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Barton on Sea | Beach | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Ashley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Milton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| New Milton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Arnewood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL BH25 5FN | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| NEW MILTON AND DISTRICT RUGBY CLUB BH25 5FN | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2016 |
| YOUTH VOICE NEW MILTON BH25 5FN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| ASHLEY FOODMARKET BH25 5BP | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| SUMMERWOOD BH25 5BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Sep 2026 |
| ROKALIS BH25 5BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| DAMA PIZZA KEBAB BH25 5BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| VICS FISH AND CHIPS BH25 5BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| HAPPY WOK BH25 5BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR BH25 5BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2021 |
| BARBERS AND BARBELLS BH25 5BL | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| LITTLE TREES PRE SCHOOL BH25 5AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2016 |
| ASHLEY INFANTS SCHOOL BH25 5AA | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| DFJ MULTISPORTS C.I.C. BH25 5QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2025 |
| ASHLEY LODGE NURSING HOME BH25 5AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Molyneux Court (12); On or near Melrose Court (7); On or near Ashley Road (4); On or near High Ridge Crescent (3); On or near Benmore Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings SUMMERWOOD (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, BH25 5BL) now 2 Improvement necessary, was 5 Very good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Benmore Close · High Ridge Crescent · Melrose Court · Molyneux Road · Carrick Way · Willowdene Close · Wentwood Gardens · Andrew Lane · Brecon Close · Daneswood Road · Somerton Close · Kings Road
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.