Narrowleaf Drive is in Ringwood and in New Forest district. BH24 3FS is located in the Ringwood South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Narrowleaf Drive, Ringwood, BH24 3FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH24 3FS, BH24 3FQ, BH24 3DZ, BH24 3FL, BH24 3FJ, BH24 3RJ, BH24 3EE, BH24 3RH, BH24 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH24 3FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH24 3FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 55.3% | 18.4% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 32.7% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 48.3% | 64.6% | 16.3% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 28.8% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 5.3% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3FS this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 4.3% | -21.8% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.7% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 42.6% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.7% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 91.7% | 93.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 94.6% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.5% | 37.2% | 30.3% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Narrowleaf Drive was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Narrowleaf Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham and the 156th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Narrowleaf Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-09 | £418,237 |
| 36 Narrowleaf Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-04-04 | £411,300 |
| 16 Narrowleaf Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-12-18 | £462,079 |
| 24 Narrowleaf Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2023-09-01 | £503,104 |
| 12 Narrowleaf Drive, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2021-02-26 | £624,094 |
BH24 3FS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE | 4out of 4 | 3,779 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 | 1,102 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 | 2,683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy , Avon Tyrrell BH23 8EE | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 669 yd | |
| DAVID LLOYD LEISURE | 242 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD | 882 yd | |
| GRATITUDE COFFEE | UNIT 3, MILLSTREAM TRADING ESTATE | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELM TREE | HIGHTOWN ROAD, HIGHTOWN | 653 yd | |
| 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD | ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD RUGBY CLUB, PARSONAGE BARN LANE | 761 yd | |
| ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD. | PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD | 782 yd | |
| THE RAILWAY | 35 HIGHTOWN ROAD, RINGWOOD | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL UK | WELLWORTHY WAY, RINGWOOD | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bernie Guys Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Ten Acre Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Ellingham And Ringwood Rfc MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Ringwood) CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Ringwood Town Football Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.