Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH24 1NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	50.7%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46.8%	49.3%	2.5%	49.0%	0.3%

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 1NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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	20.6%	26.1%	5.5%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	51.8%	-7.7%	44.2%	7.6%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	11.3%	12.1%	0.8%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	7.4%	8.9%	1.5%	6.1%	2.8%

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	44.9%	45.4%	0.5%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	34.9%	36.2%	1.3%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	14.4%	15.6%	1.2%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	3.8%	1.7%	-2.1%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.5%	16%	-8.5%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	6%	-7.6%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	16.3%	-3.9%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	6.7%	0.9%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	19.1%	10.9%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	23.7%	29.8%	6.1%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	3.9%	6%	2.1%	2.8%	3.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	93.2%	-5.2%	81.4%	11.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	95.5%	94.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	94.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.1%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.6%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9%	6.0%	3.0%

Safety

Is Hightown Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hightown Road was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hightown Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham and the 185th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

🔎 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 1NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hightown Road are based on 157 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 Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH24 1NJ

Average Price
£391,617

Semi-Detached
£445,354

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£373,705

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hightown Road

Average Price
£416,714

Semi-Detached
£390,772

Terraced
£305,753

Detached
£553,608

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,237

Other
£137,800

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hightown Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
95 Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2025-05-27	£599,354
95 Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-09-17	£317,944
89 Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2020-02-19	£319,000
91 Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£279,000	2013-07-05	£451,058
83 Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2007-08-02	£490,922

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH24 1NJ

Employment

BH24 1NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	92
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Construction	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	14
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH	3out of 4	221 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG	4out of 4	439 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA	3out of 4	1,854 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA	3out of 4	1,863 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE	4out of 4	3,357 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	486 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	2,185 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB	- not rated	2,627 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB	- not rated	2,627 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF	- not rated	3,905 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
FREEDOM LEISURE RINGWOOD	PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD	708 yd
GRATITUDE COFFEE	UNIT 3, MILLSTREAM TRADING ESTATE	719 yd
INDIA COTTAGE	35 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD	834 yd
DAVID LLOYD LEISURE	242 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD	835 yd
AMARONE	34B CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD	841 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD	ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD RUGBY CLUB, PARSONAGE BARN LANE	198 yd
ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD.	PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD	216 yd
THE RAILWAY	35 HIGHTOWN ROAD, RINGWOOD	544 yd
THE CELLAR	5- 7 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD	834 yd
THE CROWN TAP	4 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	922 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
PRICES FISH & CHIPS	38-40 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD	841 yd
CHINATOWN CHINESE TAKEAWAY	44 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	876 yd
DOMINOS PIZZA	24 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	922 yd
NEW CITY CHINESE TAKEAWAY	45 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	948 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
LIDL UK	WELLWORTHY WAY, RINGWOOD	593 yd
CENTRAL STORES	43-45 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD	594 yd
ICELAND	29 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	966 yd
SAINSBURY'S	24 MEETING HOUSE LANE, RINGWOOD	1,024 yd
CENTRAL CONVENIENCE STORES	228 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ellingham And Ringwood Rfc MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	330 yd
Ringwood Health And Leisure PARSONAGE BARN LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	481 yd
Ringwood School PARSONAGE BARN LANE	grass pitches	651 yd
Carvers Recreation Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	748 yd
David Lloyd Club (Ringwood) CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	871 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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

Overview of BH24 1NJ