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Living in New Milton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Milton scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the BH25 postcode district, New Milton scores lowest. That puts New Milton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BH25 postcode district.

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New Milton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 487 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Shoplifting 116 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 107 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 99 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 93 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 312 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 84 crimes
  2. 2 Nelson Close 52 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 36 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
35
6 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good1Inadequate
  • Ashley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ashley Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Milton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Milton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Eaglewood SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Arnewood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital6.2 mi
Hythe Hospital12.6 mi
Poole General Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,381 patients per GP
4dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
42
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 334 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate44.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired41.7%Student2.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
New Milton 0.1 mi
Hinton Admiral 2.4 mi
Sway 3 mi
J1 M27 11.6 mi
J1 M27 12.1 mi
J2 M27 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 134
Takeaways Ample 16
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 110
Detached £487,500 44
Semi-detached £312,000 22
Terraced £278,500 18
Flat / Maisonette £218,500 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£166k £319k £477k £630k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barton on Sea 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bashley 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wootton (New Forest) 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Milford on Sea 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bransgore 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thorney Hill 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Milton a nice place to live?

New Milton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Milton is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is New Milton?

New Milton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 1,214 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Milton?

Among the top-rated schools in New Milton are Ashley Infant School, Ashley Junior School and New Milton Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in New Milton in total.

What are house prices like in New Milton?

The current median house price in New Milton is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £487,500, semi-detached £312,000, terraced £278,500, flat £218,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 110 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

New Milton in context

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Postcode districts in New Milton

BH25 52 ⇄

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