Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BH24 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH24 1BT.

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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 1BT 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
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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

BH24 1BT 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.

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

BH24 1BT is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Ringwood in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH24 1BT offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1BT 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 1BT. 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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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 1BT is above average at 94 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order16

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 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • BOOTS UK LTD0.2 km
  • ARGOS0.1 km
  • BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.0 km
  • CAKE LOVE0.1 km
  • COOK0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • FISH INN0.4 km
  • INN ON THE FURLONG0.1 km
  • ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.1 km
  • THE CELLAR0.3 km
  • THE CROWN TAP0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • AMARONE0.3 km
  • ARBORO LOUNGE0.1 km
  • BARISTA & CO0.1 km
  • CAFE AROMA0.2 km
  • CAFE VELO LIMITED0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ICELAND0.2 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.1 km
  • WAITROSE0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hinton Admiral11.9 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 Depot0.2 km