Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

KINGS ARMS LANE, BH24 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ARMS LANE, BH24 1AH.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH24 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH24 1AH — age 51, 31% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH24 1AH is a mixed residential area on Kings Arms Lane, 0.1km from Ringwood in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 15.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00117223 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1AH. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 306,364

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH24 1AH is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Ringwood Church of England Infant School

Good257 pupils0.4 km
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Ringwood School Academy

Good1561 pupils0.7 km
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Ringwood Junior School

Good381 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • BOOTS UK LTD0.1 km
  • ARGOS0.1 km
  • BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.1 km
  • CAKE LOVE0.1 km
  • COOK0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD1.0 km
  • ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.1.0 km
  • FISH INN0.5 km
  • INN ON THE FURLONG0.1 km
  • ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • AMARONE0.2 km
  • ARBORO LOUNGE0.2 km
  • BARISTA & CO0.2 km
  • CAFE AROMA0.2 km
  • CAFE VELO LIMITED0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ICELAND0.2 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.1 km
  • WAITROSE0.2 km
  • CENTRAL STORES1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.1 km
  • CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.3 km
  • DOMINOS PIZZA0.2 km
  • INDIAN TREE0.2 km
  • KESKINS0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hinton Admiral11.8 km
  • Christchurch12.0 km
  • Pokesdown13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Bus Depot0.3 km