Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SOMERLEY VIEW, BH24 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERLEY VIEW, BH24 1BP.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH24 1BP 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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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH24 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £590k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH24 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Somerley View, 0.6km from Furlong, The in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood North ward and the New Forest West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00117201 (shared with 11 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 1BP. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

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

BH24 1BP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime5
Other theft4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Ringwood School Academy

Good1561 pupils0.6 km
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Ringwood Church of England Infant School

Good257 pupils0.8 km
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Ringwood Junior School

Good381 pupils1.1 km
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Poulner Junior School

Good292 pupils1.3 km
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Poulner Infant School and Nursery

Good244 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • BUDGENS OF BLASHFORD0.7 km
  • MOODY COW FARM SHOP0.4 km
  • BOOTS UK LTD0.7 km
  • ARGOS0.7 km
  • BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.1.0 km
  • INN ON THE FURLONG0.7 km
  • ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.8 km
  • THE CELLAR0.8 km
  • THE CROWN TAP0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • AMARONE0.8 km
  • ARBORO LOUNGE0.8 km
  • BARISTA & CO0.9 km
  • CAFE AROMA0.7 km
  • CAFE VELO LIMITED0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ICELAND0.7 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.7 km
  • WAITROSE0.7 km
  • CENTRAL STORES0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.8 km
  • CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • DOMINOS PIZZA0.7 km
  • INDIAN TREE0.8 km
  • KESKINS0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • GLEN AVON BED & BREAKFAST0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hinton Admiral12.3 km
  • Christchurch12.7 km
  • Pokesdown13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Poulner Wells Garage0.2 km
  • Poulner Wells Garage0.2 km
  • Poulner Wells Garage0.2 km
  • Highfield Avenue0.3 km
  • Kestrel Court0.3 km