Old Stacks Gardens is in Ringwood and in New Forest district. BH24 3EP 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 Old Stacks Gardens, Ringwood, BH24 3EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH24 3EH, BH24 3EG, BH24 3FD, BH24 3FJ, BH24 1XT, BH24 3ER, BH24 3EQ, BH24 3FL, BH24 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH24 3EP 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% |
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 3EP 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Stacks Gardens 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.
Old Stacks Gardens 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Stacks Gardens, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-04-27 | £416,118 |
| 5 Old Stacks Gardens, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2005-10-03 | £436,706 |
| 2 Old Stacks Gardens, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2004-01-09 | £417,406 |
| 1 Old Stacks Gardens, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2003-07-01 | £419,097 |
| 1 Old Stacks Gardens, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2000-04-06 | £472,140 |
BH24 3EP 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 3EP 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE | 4out of 4 | 3,899 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 | 945 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 | 2,749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF | - not rated | 3,920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTYS OWL RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTRE | CROW LANE, CROW | 969 yd | |
| FREEDOM LEISURE RINGWOOD | PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELM TREE | HIGHTOWN ROAD, HIGHTOWN | 472 yd | |
| 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD | ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD RUGBY CLUB, PARSONAGE BARN LANE | 609 yd | |
| ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD. | PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD | 627 yd | |
| THE WHITE HART | 171 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD | 1,069 yd | |
| THE RAILWAY | 35 HIGHTOWN ROAD, RINGWOOD | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL STORES | 43-45 PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD | 886 yd | |
| LIDL UK | WELLWORTHY WAY, RINGWOOD | 889 yd | |
| CENTRAL CONVENIENCE STORES | 228 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellingham And Ringwood Rfc MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Ringwood Health And Leisure PARSONAGE BARN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 962 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.