Wick Close New Milton, New Forest
19 addresses across 1 postcode (BH25), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26719378.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, 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 C; 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 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 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 35 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coastal Medical Partnership, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, enclosed end-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (14); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 C (41% of about 540 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)
- 31-33 Compton Road / 62 Old Milton Road, New Milton: up to 23 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- The George Business Centre, Christchurch Road, New Milton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land south of New Milton Station, New Milton: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 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 19 addresses are between 35 m and 37 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH25 6RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Milton 555,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hinton Admiral 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Sway 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stem Lane New Milton | 230 m |
| Ferry terminal | Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Stanpit | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Marine Drive West car park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 101 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coastal Medical Partnership | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Elms Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Christchurch Police Station | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - New Milton Beechwood Ave Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,840 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Walkford Road Allotments 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walkford Moor | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Castlefield Copse | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Great Ballard Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Barton on Sea | Beach | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Barton Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Golden Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
2 of the street's 19 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arnewood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 480 m (0.3 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 |
| New Milton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 790 m (0.5 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 |
| New Milton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SKILLS CENTRE BH25 6RH | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| P&C PREMIER BARBEQUE AND CATERING LTD BH25 6SH | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2023 |
| MONTANA'S ONLINE STORE BH25 6SH | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| OLIVES DIRECT LTD BH25 6SH | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| JEWSON LTD BH25 6TJ | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| LE CAKE SHOP BH25 6SU | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| THE EAGLEWOOD SCHOOL BH25 6SY | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2024 |
| AGE CONCERN HAMPSHIRE BH25 6SB | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2014 |
| FREEDOM LEISURE NEW MILTON BH25 6RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2023 |
| THE ARNEWOOD SCHOOL BH25 6RS | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| NEW MILTON STROKE GROUP BH25 5NY | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greenwood Close (23); On or near Wick Close (7); On or near Fawcett Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 6RG: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Wick Drive · Hamilton Way · Gore Road Industrial Estate · Greenwood Close · Fawcett Road · Queensway · Jowitt Drive · Culver Road · Brownsea Close · Wagtail Drive · Goldfinch Close · Magpie Grove
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.