GOOSEBERRY LANE, BH24 1BW House Prices & Local Information

BH24 1BW is a mixed residential area on Gooseberry Lane, 0.1km from Ringwood in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH24 1BW offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00117223 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.