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BH24

RINGWOOD

Dorset, South West, England

BH24 covers RINGWOOD in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £562,278
1yr change ▲ 6.1%
Crime 75% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£562,278

▲ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

96% above national avg

Crime Rate

20.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

75% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

198 Mbps

Property Prices in BH24

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH24 is £562,278, which is 32% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH24 cost 95.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH24 have risen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £718,824 512
Semi-detached £405,686 171
Terraced £344,382 117
Flat £195,355 131
All types £562,278 991

5-Year Price History

£544K £552K £561K £569K £577K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BH24

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 20.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH24 has a crime rate well 75% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BH24

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH24 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ringwood Waldorf School Other Not inspected mi
Sheiling School Other Not inspected mi
Burley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ringwood Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Poulner Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,116

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH24 are 198.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 69% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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198.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

43%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH24 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BH24 — RINGWOOD

Area Summary

BH24 (RINGWOOD) offers above-average property prices (£562,278, 96% above national average), low crime (75% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (198 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BH24 RINGWOOD

What is the average house price in BH24 RINGWOOD?
The average house price in BH24 (RINGWOOD) is £562,278, based on 991 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 96% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.1% over the past year.
Is BH24 RINGWOOD a safe area to live?
Crime in BH24 is significantly below the national average (20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BH24 RINGWOOD?
The population of BH24 (RINGWOOD) is approximately 176,116 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BH24?
The average broadband download speed in BH24 is 198 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 43%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BH24 RINGWOOD?
There are 11 schools in or near BH24. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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