BH24 1AY is a mixed residential area on Meeting House Lane, 0.1km from The Furlong in Ringwood. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00117226 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEETING HOUSE LANE, BH24 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEETING HOUSE LANE, BH24 1AY.
240
52
£ 40,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1AY 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
BH24 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1AY. 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
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
Flat
£ 192,500
4 sales · Mean £ 188,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH24 1AY is above average at 94 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
18 nearby- BOOTS UK LTD0.1 km
- ARGOS0.1 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.1 km
- CAKE LOVE0.1 km
- COOK0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD1.0 km
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.1.0 km
- FISH INN0.4 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.1 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AMARONE0.3 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.1 km
- BARISTA & CO0.2 km
- CAFE AROMA0.1 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.1 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ICELAND0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.1 km
- WAITROSE0.1 km
- CENTRAL STORES1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.1 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.3 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.2 km
- INDIAN TREE0.1 km
- KESKINS0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral11.9 km
- Christchurch12.1 km
- Pokesdown13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- Bus Depot0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241AY · Data under Open Government Licence