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Ballard

About

Ballard is located in the northern part of the New Forest, bordering the town of New Milton. The area consists primarily of open heathland and woodland, characteristic of the wider national park. Its landscape includes gentle slopes and areas of gorse and bracken, providing habitat for the Forest's free-roaming ponies and cattle.

A notable local feature is Ballard Down, a chalk hill that forms the western end of the Isle of Purbeck's ridge. From this elevated point, there are clear views over Poole Harbour and the surrounding heath. The area is traversed by a network of public footpaths and is largely undeveloped, maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Ballard has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ballard is £48,243 per year. There are 1 schools in Ballard: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Ballard

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Ballard area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ballard over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£493,000	£379,000	£415,000	£650,000	£871,000
Flats	3	£190,000	£172,000	£180,000	£222,500	£248,500
Semi-Detached	16	£292,500	£185,375	£270,000	£304,278	£418,250
Terraced	21	£290,000	£225,000	£270,000	£307,500	£335,000

10 years median price trend in Ballard

All postcodes in Ballard

BH255UJ

Thoresby Court

BH255LJ

Marley Avenue

BH255UE

Carisbrooke Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail