BH24 1BS is an active urban area located 0.3km from The Furlong 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 1BS has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £720k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00117223 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH24 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH24 1BS.
293
51
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH24 1BS — age 51, 31% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £720k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1BS. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 720,000
1 sales · Mean £ 720,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH24 1BS is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
17 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD0.3 km
- ARGOS0.3 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.2 km
- CAKE LOVE0.3 km
- COOK0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- FISH INN0.3 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.3 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.1 km
- THE CELLAR0.4 km
- THE CROWN TAP0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AMARONE0.4 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.1 km
- BARISTA & CO0.0 km
- CAFE AROMA0.3 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.1 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ICELAND0.3 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.3 km
- WAITROSE0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.3 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.4 km
- INDIAN TREE0.1 km
- KESKINS0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral12.0 km
- Christchurch12.1 km
- Pokesdown13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Depot0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.3 km
- Meeting House Lane0.3 km
- Meeting House Lane0.3 km
- Meeting House Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241BS · Data under Open Government Licence