Ringwood Road is in Ferndown and in East Dorset district. BH22 9AD is located in the Ferndown South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH22 9EQ, BH22 9EB, BH22 9AP, BH22 9DZ, BH22 8JA, BH22 9EG, BH22 9EA, BH22 8LF, BH22 9AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH22 9AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 30.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 49.1% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 57.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 23.2% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 28.9% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 95.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringwood Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Ferndown North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ringwood Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ferndown North and the 471st lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,500 | 2023-03-10 | £426,033 |
| 315 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-10-13 | £475,794 |
| Top Floor Flat 305 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-14 | £262,500 |
| 301 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-02-03 | £553,481 |
| Ground Floor Flat 307 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-17 | £262,009 |
BH22 9AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | - not rated | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinson Academy School Lane , Kinson BH11 9DG | 1out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue , Kinson BH11 9EH | 2out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | 2out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA | 3out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 5,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 4out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | The Angel Inn, 188 Ringwood Road | 101 yd | |
| Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa | 64 Christchurch Road, Longham | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 201 Ringwood Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Fry | 31A Glenmoor Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | 294 - 296 Ringwood Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudsbury Golf Club CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.