Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill

Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill ward encompasses a largely residential area on the western edge of the New Forest National Park. The settlements are characterised by housing estates and bungalows, with pockets of older cottages. The landscape is defined by its proximity to the open Forest, with heathland and woodland fringing the built environment. Road connections provide access to nearby towns like New Milton.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Bashley Cricket Ground, a historic venue for minor counties cricket. The area includes the grounds of the former Ashley Manor house. Land use is mixed, with residential zones bordered by agricultural fields and forestry plantations. The ward functions primarily as a commuter base for the surrounding region.