Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BH24 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH24 1BA.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

293

cake
Avg Age

51

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: BH24 1BA 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH24 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH24 1BA is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Ringwood in Ringwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ringwood South ward and the New Forest West constituency.

The people who live in BH24 1BA are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00117223 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1BA. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH24 1BA is above average at 99 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order18

school Local Schools

P

Ringwood Church of England Infant School

Good257 pupils0.3 km
S

Ringwood School Academy

Good1561 pupils0.6 km
P

Ringwood Junior School

Good381 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • BOOTS UK LTD0.1 km
  • ARGOS0.1 km
  • BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.1 km
  • CAKE LOVE0.0 km
  • COOK0.2 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD0.9 km
  • ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.0.9 km
  • FISH INN0.5 km
  • INN ON THE FURLONG0.1 km
  • ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • AMARONE0.1 km
  • ARBORO LOUNGE0.2 km
  • BARISTA & CO0.3 km
  • CAFE AROMA0.1 km
  • CAFE VELO LIMITED0.2 km
  • + 22 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ICELAND0.1 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.1 km
  • WAITROSE0.2 km
  • CENTRAL STORES0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.0 km
  • CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.3 km
  • DOMINOS PIZZA0.1 km
  • INDIAN TREE0.2 km
  • KESKINS0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hinton Admiral11.8 km
  • Christchurch12.0 km
  • Pokesdown13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Meeting House Lane0.1 km
  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Meeting House Lane0.2 km
  • Medical Centre0.3 km