BH24 1DG is a mixed residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.1km from Ringwood 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 market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00117226 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH24 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH24 1DG.
240
52
£ 40,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1DG 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 1DG 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. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1DG. 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
£ 159,000
30 sales · Mean £ 177,116
Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH24 1DG is above average at 101 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
- ARGOS0.2 km
- BAKEHOUSE24 LIMITED0.3 km
- CAKE LOVE0.2 km
- COOK0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD0.8 km
- ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.0.7 km
- FISH INN0.7 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.2 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AMARONE0.0 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.4 km
- BARISTA & CO0.4 km
- CAFE AROMA0.1 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ICELAND0.1 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.2 km
- WAITROSE0.3 km
- LIDL UK0.9 km
- CENTRAL STORES0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BLAKES SANDWICH BAR & CATERING LTD0.1 km
- CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.2 km
- DOMINOS PIZZA0.1 km
- INDIAN TREE0.3 km
- KESKINS0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- PREMIER INN RINGWOOD0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hinton Admiral11.7 km
- Christchurch12.0 km
- Pokesdown13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.2 km
- Meeting House Lane0.2 km
- Meeting House Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241DG · Data under Open Government Licence