BH24 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Bickerley Road, 0.2km from Bickerley Common in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00117218 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BICKERLEY ROAD, BH24 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BICKERLEY ROAD, BH24 1DF.
304
45
£ 40,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH24 1DF — age 45, 78% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1DF. The average age is 45.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 247,000
1 sales · Mean £ 247,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH24 1DF has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
Ringwood Junior School
Ringwood School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD0.5 km
- ARGOS0.6 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.6 km
- CAKE LOVE0.5 km
- COOK0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD0.8 km
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.0.8 km
- FISH INN0.9 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.6 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- AMARONE0.4 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.7 km
- BARISTA & CO0.7 km
- CAFE AROMA0.6 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ICELAND0.6 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.6 km
- WAITROSE0.7 km
- LIDL UK0.6 km
- CENTRAL STORES1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.5 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.5 km
- INDIAN TREE0.7 km
- KESKINS0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- MOORTOWN LODGE0.6 km
- PREMIER INN RINGWOOD0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral11.3 km
- Christchurch11.6 km
- Pokesdown12.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Lamb0.1 km
- New Street0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241DF · Data under Open Government Licence