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.
SOMERLEY VIEW, BH24 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERLEY VIEW, BH24 1BP.
301
52
£ 55,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
Ringwood Junior School
Poulner Junior School
Poulner Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ICELAND0.7 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.7 km
- WAITROSE0.7 km
- CENTRAL STORES0.7 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BH241BP · Data under Open Government Licence