BH24 1DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Coxstone Lane, 0.2km from Bickerley Common in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH24 1DS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00117231 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COXSTONE LANE, BH24 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COXSTONE LANE, BH24 1DS.
200
53
£ 40,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BH24 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1DS. The average age is 52.9. 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
£ 441,500
2 sales · Mean £ 441,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH24 1DS has low crime rates — 43 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
- ARGOS0.5 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.5 km
- CAKE LOVE0.5 km
- COOK0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD0.7 km
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.0.7 km
- FISH INN0.9 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.5 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- AMARONE0.3 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.7 km
- BARISTA & CO0.7 km
- CAFE AROMA0.5 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ICELAND0.5 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.5 km
- WAITROSE0.6 km
- LIDL UK0.6 km
- CENTRAL STORES0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.4 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.5 km
- INDIAN TREE0.6 km
- KESKINS0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- MOORTOWN LODGE0.7 km
- PREMIER INN RINGWOOD0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral11.3 km
- Christchurch11.6 km
- Pokesdown12.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Lamb0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- New Street0.1 km
- New Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241DS · Data under Open Government Licence