Avonside Court is in Ringwood and in New Forest district. BH24 3DL is located in the Ringwood South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avonside Court, Ringwood, BH24 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH24 3AR, BH24 3AS, BH24 3SB, BH24 3AL, BH24 3BE, BH24 3AE, BH24 3FH, BH24 3FG, BH24 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH24 3DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.9% | 31.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 46.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 52.8% | 52.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.1% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 39.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 93.7% | 91% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 91.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avonside Court was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% higher than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avonside Court has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham and the 142nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Avonside Court, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2024-06-28 | £364,359 |
| 2 Avonside Court, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-11 | £373,333 |
| 1 Avonside Court, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-06-15 | £326,922 |
| 2 Avonside Court, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-07-14 | £329,746 |
| 4 Avonside Court, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2015-07-13 | £610,888 |
BH24 3DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH24 3DL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,091 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 | 1,878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF | - not rated | 4,621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID LLOYD LEISURE | 242 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 139 yd | |
| GRATITUDE COFFEE | UNIT 3, MILLSTREAM TRADING ESTATE | 158 yd | |
| AMARONE | 34B CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 969 yd | |
| RINGWOOD CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 22 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 969 yd | |
| INDIA COTTAGE | 35 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RAILWAY | 35 HIGHTOWN ROAD, RINGWOOD | 522 yd | |
| 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD | ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD RUGBY CLUB, PARSONAGE BARN LANE | 937 yd | |
| ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD. | PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD | 949 yd | |
| THE CELLAR | 5- 7 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICES FISH & CHIPS | 38-40 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL UK | WELLWORTHY WAY, RINGWOOD | 217 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Ringwood) CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 127 yd |
| Bernie Guys Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Ringwood Town Football Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Ten Acre Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Ellingham And Ringwood Rfc MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Ringwood Health And Leisure PARSONAGE BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 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% |
| 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.