BH24 1EB is an active urban area on Stubbings Meadow, 0.4km from Ringwood 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. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00117222 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STUBBINGS MEADOW, BH24 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUBBINGS MEADOW, BH24 1EB.
181
62
£ 40,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 62, 83% owned. BH24 1EB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1EB. The average age is 62.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH24 1EB are high at 166 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
17 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD0.4 km
- ARGOS0.4 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.2 km
- CAKE LOVE0.3 km
- COOK0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- FISH INN0.2 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.4 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.2 km
- THE CELLAR0.5 km
- THE CROWN TAP0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AMARONE0.5 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.3 km
- BARISTA & CO0.2 km
- CAFE AROMA0.4 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.2 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ICELAND0.4 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
- WAITROSE0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.3 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.4 km
- INDIAN TREE0.2 km
- KESKINS0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral11.9 km
- Christchurch12.0 km
- Pokesdown12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Depot0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.4 km
- Meeting House Lane0.4 km
- Meeting House Lane0.4 km
- Meeting House Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241EB · Data under Open Government Licence