BH24 1DU is a mixed residential area on Bickerley Gardens, 0.2km from Bickerley Common in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH24 1DU offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00117226 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BICKERLEY GARDENS, BH24 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BICKERLEY GARDENS, BH24 1DU.
240
52
£ 40,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1DU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH24 1DU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1DU. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 207,750
10 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH24 1DU is moderate at 74 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 School Academy
Ringwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD0.3 km
- ARGOS0.3 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.4 km
- CAKE LOVE0.3 km
- COOK0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD0.7 km
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.0.7 km
- FISH INN0.7 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.4 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- AMARONE0.2 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.5 km
- BARISTA & CO0.5 km
- CAFE AROMA0.3 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ICELAND0.3 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
- WAITROSE0.5 km
- LIDL UK0.8 km
- CENTRAL STORES0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.3 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.4 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.3 km
- INDIAN TREE0.5 km
- KESKINS0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- MOORTOWN LODGE0.9 km
- PREMIER INN RINGWOOD0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral11.5 km
- Christchurch11.8 km
- Pokesdown12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- The Lamb0.2 km
- Medical Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241DU · Data under Open Government Licence