Strides Lane is in Ringwood and in New Forest district. BH24 1ED is located in the Ringwood South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strides Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH24 1EE, BH24 1ET, BH24 1AR, BH24 1AN, BH24 1AJ, BH24 1DY, BH24 1ES, BH24 1DZ, BH24 1AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH24 1ED has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59% | 60.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 9.9% |
| Male | 41% | 39.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -9.9% |
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 | 12.3% | 18% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 29.6% | 24% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.5% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 36% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 23.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around BH24 1ED this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 33.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 15.1% | -11.4% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 93.3% | 96% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 95% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strides Lane was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.1% higher than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strides Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham and the 98th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Strides Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-07-14 | £332,093 |
| 4 Strides Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-29 | £303,253 |
| Honeysuckle Cottage, 2 Strides Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-02 | £335,174 |
| 3 Strides Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-01-28 | £176,370 |
| 4 Strides Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £455,184 | 2016-12-21 | £497,116 |
BH24 1ED 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH24 1ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood School Academy Parsonage Barn Lane , BH24 1SE | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Waldorf School Folly Farm Lane , Ashley BH24 2NN | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREZZO | 27-29 MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD | 74 yd | |
| LOVITALY | 1 MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD | 74 yd | |
| BARISTA & CO | 31 MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD | 84 yd | |
| THE COURTYARD | WHITE LION COURTYARD, DEWEYS LANE | 104 yd | |
| GURKHA RESTAURANT AND BAR | 74 HIGH STREET, RINGWOOD | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIGINAL WHITE HART RINGWOOD | MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD | 123 yd | |
| THE STAR INN | 12 MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD | 123 yd | |
| INN ON THE FURLONG | 12 MEETING HOUSE LANE, RINGWOOD | 270 yd | |
| FISH INN | THE BRIDGES, RINGWOOD | 314 yd | |
| THE CROWN TAP | 4 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V & G's | 2 WEST STREET, RINGWOOD | 119 yd | |
| INDIAN TREE | 14 MARKET PLACE, RINGWOOD | 123 yd | |
| RINGWOOD FISH BAR | 70 HIGH STREET, RINGWOOD | 155 yd | |
| DOMINOS PIZZA | 24 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD | 367 yd | |
| PRICES FISH & CHIPS | 38-40 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE | THE FURLONG, RINGWOOD | 206 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | 24 MEETING HOUSE LANE, RINGWOOD | 270 yd | |
| ICELAND | 29 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carvers Recreation Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Ringwood School PARSONAGE BARN LANE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Ringwood Health And Leisure PARSONAGE BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Ellingham And Ringwood Rfc MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.