Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH24 1HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.2%	-0.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.9%	49.8%	0.9%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH24 1HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18%	19.6%	1.6%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	53.6%	-5.4%	44.2%	9.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	12.5%	15.1%	2.6%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	9%	10.1%	1.1%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.6%	38.2%	5.6%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	39.5%	33.3%	-6.2%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	20.6%	20.8%	0.2%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	6%	5.8%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 1HU this area, 37.4% 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 19.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45%	37.4%	-7.6%	18.2%	19.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	6.7%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	16.2%	2.7%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	7%	8.9%	1.9%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	8.9%	2.4%	16.9%	-8.0%
Degree or Similar	13.5%	19.6%	6.1%	33.8%	-14.2%
Other	4.5%	2.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.9%	0.5%
White	99.6%	98.1%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	98.7%	96.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	96.1%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.4%	76.7%	-3.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	25.6%	13.5%	12.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Southampton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southampton Road was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Southampton Road has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham and the 67th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BH24 1HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Southampton Road are based on 451 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH24 1HU

Average Price
£434,418

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£367,471

Detached
£564,970

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£253,633

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southampton Road

Average Price
£334,411

Semi-Detached
£477,182

Terraced
£377,256

Detached
£562,910

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,376

Other
£428,289

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southampton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
143 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-11-22	£333,241
153 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-04-30	£383,019
145 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2019-12-06	£258,054
143 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2019-02-15	£319,213
149B Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£377,500	2017-04-06	£455,553

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH24 1HU

Employment

BH24 1HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	31
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Manufacturing	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA	3out of 4	784 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA	3out of 4	797 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG	4out of 4	1,181 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH	3out of 4	1,237 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE	4out of 4	4,081 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ringwood School Academy Parsonage Barn Lane , BH24 1SE	3out of 4	856 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ringwood Waldorf School Folly Farm Lane , Ashley BH24 2NN	- not rated	2,837 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF	- not rated	2,872 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB	- not rated	3,328 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB	- not rated	3,328 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
FREEDOM LEISURE RINGWOOD	PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD		717 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE WHITE HART	171 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	3 yd
THE LONDON TAVERN	LINFORD ROAD, POULNER	583 yd
ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.	PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD	870 yd
115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD	ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD RUGBY CLUB, PARSONAGE BARN LANE	882 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
POULNER FISH AND CHIPS	4 BUTLERS LANE, POULNER		580 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
CENTRAL CONVENIENCE STORES	228 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	84 yd
TESCO POULNER EXPRESS	1 BUTLERS LANE, POULNER	567 yd
CENTRAL STORES	43-45 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD	582 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Poulner Junior School NORTH POULNER ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	797 yd
Ringwood School PARSONAGE BARN LANE	grass pitches	870 yd
Ellingham And Ringwood Rfc MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	874 yd
Ringwood Health And Leisure PARSONAGE BARN LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	903 yd
Carvers Recreation Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	66.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.