BH24 1DN 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.
For renters and young professionals, BH24 1DN offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% 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 £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH24 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00117223 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH24 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH24 1DN.
293
51
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH24 1DN 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH24 1DN — age 51, 31% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH24 1DN. 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
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
£ 147,000
3 sales · Mean £ 152,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH24 1DN 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 LIMITED0.2 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.0.8 km
- FISH INN0.7 km
- INN ON THE FURLONG0.2 km
- ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AMARONE0.0 km
- ARBORO LOUNGE0.4 km
- BARISTA & CO0.4 km
- CAFE AROMA0.2 km
- CAFE VELO LIMITED0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ICELAND0.2 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 TREE0.4 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
- Christchurch11.9 km
- Pokesdown13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- Medical Centre0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Meeting House Lane0.2 km
- Meeting House Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH241DN · Data under Open Government Licence