BH24 1BD is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Ringwood in Ringwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH24 1BD has the character of 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00117223 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH24 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH24 1BD.
293
51
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1BD 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.
Area Character
BH24 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH24 1BD is above average at 99 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.
school Local Schools
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD0.1 km
- ARGOS0.1 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.1 km
- CAKE LOVE0.0 km
- COOK0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD0.9 km
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.0.9 km
- FISH INN0.5 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.1 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AMARONE0.2 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.2 km
- BARISTA & CO0.2 km
- CAFE AROMA0.1 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.2 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ICELAND0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.1 km
- WAITROSE0.2 km
- CENTRAL STORES1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.0 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 Lane0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.2 km
- Medical Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241BD · Data under Open Government Licence