Sanderlings is in Hightown, Ringwood and in New Forest district. BH24 3RL is located in the Ringwood South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderlings, Hightown, Ringwood, BH24 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH24 3RH, BH24 3RF, BH24 3RD, BH24 3RB, BH24 3RG, BH24 3RJ, BH24 3RE, BH24 3DX, BH24 3DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH24 3RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 26.3% | 27.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 58.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) 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 | 57.9% | 61.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3RL this area, 7.9% 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 | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 19.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 18.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 37.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.3% | 94.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 94.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderlings was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanderlings has the 16th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East and the 113th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sanderlings, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-23 | £551,287 |
| 1 Sanderlings, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2020-10-07 | £506,081 |
| 4 Sanderlings, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-01-17 | £443,826 |
| 1 Sanderlings, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2017-03-29 | £505,083 |
| 1 Sanderlings, Ringwood, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2016-03-03 | £482,258 |
BH24 3RL 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Junior School Hightown Road , BH24 1NH | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School School Lane , BH24 1LG | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery North Poulner Road , BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulner Junior School North Poulner Road , North Poulner BH24 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Sandy Lane , St. Ives BH24 2LE | 4out of 4 | 4,104 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 | 1,295 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 | 2,998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling College Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Horton Road , Ashley BH24 2EB | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moyles Court School Moyles Court , BH24 3NF | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy , Avon Tyrrell BH23 8EE | - not rated | 5,301 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 | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELM TREE | HIGHTOWN ROAD, HIGHTOWN | 370 yd | |
| 115 CHILDCARE SERVICES LTD | ELLINGHAM AND RINGWOOD RUGBY CLUB, PARSONAGE BARN LANE | 953 yd | |
| ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD. | PARSONAGE BARN LANE, RINGWOOD | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL UK | WELLWORTHY WAY, RINGWOOD | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Acre Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Bernie Guys Field GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.