BH24 is a postcode district in New Forest, South West, covering 808 active and 366 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH24 (27%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (10%). Overall, BH24 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in BH24 are around £513k, down 1.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH24 at 188 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH24 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH24 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH24 postcode area.
25,000
49
£ 45,550 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BH24 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £513k. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Burley Primary School
Ringwood Junior School
Poulner Junior School
Poulner Infant School and Nursery
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
Ringwood School Academy
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- SHELL PICKET POST
- SHELL PICKET POST
- One Stop
- Back of Beyond Touring Park
- BP St Leonards
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Avonhurst Bed and Breakfast
- Heatherbank B&B
- Petherton Cottage B&B
- BLASHFORD MANOR FARMHOUSE B&B
- BURLEY MANOR HOTEL
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- VILLAGE LUNCH
- BLUES BAR & OAK SUITE
- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.
- ELM TREE
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- THE SHAPPEN CAFE
- 23.5 Degrees Ltd T/A Starbucks
- Avon Heath Country Cafe
- Moors Valley Golf Club
- The Acorn Bar
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- CENTRAL CONVENIENCE STORES
- CENTRAL STORES
- ICELAND
- LIDL UK
- SAINSBURY'S
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- BURLEY ICE CREAM
- Norris & Binglewort
- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY
- DOMINOS PIZZA
- + 10 more
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