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Ringwood South

About

Ringwood South lies on the western edge of the New Forest National Park, characterised by open heathland and woodland. The area transitions from residential streets directly into this protected landscape, where free-roaming ponies and cattle are a common sight along the fringes. The terrain here is largely flat, dominated by gorse, bracken, and stands of pine, creating a distinct mosaic of habitats.

A specific network of gravel tracks and footpaths, like those leading towards the Ober Water stream, provides direct access for walking and cycling into the forest interior. The presence of a large garden centre and a riding school on the outskirts underscores the area's practical connection to the rural environment, blending local commerce with the immediate natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Ringwood South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ringwood South is £50,820 per year. There are 3 schools in Ringwood South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ringwood South is home to around 8,107 people, with a population density of about 570.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ringwood South Population

8,107

Population density

570.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.17(+8%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.85(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.5(+47%)

Shoplifting

8.39(+5%)

Other theft

6.54(+17%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,549

93.15%

Other White

202

2.49%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.6%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.6%

Other Asian

0.41%

Total population: 8,104

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,969

29.31%

No qualifications

1,257

18.71%

Level 3 (A level)

1,181

17.58%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,001

14.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

676

10.06%

Total 16+ residents: 6,717

Housing

Owns outright

1,351

36.58%

Owns with a mortgage

982

26.59%

Private landlord or letting agency

692

18.74%

Social rents from council

354

9.59%

Other social rented

161

4.36%

Total households: 3,693

Property prices in Ringwood South

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Ringwood South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ringwood South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	36	£182,500	£92,500	£136,875	£240,000	£338,750
Detached	38	£575,000	£385,125	£466,250	£675,081	£923,750
Terraced	21	£323,000	£225,000	£305,000	£340,000	£545,000
Semi-Detached	28	£376,500	£320,875	£349,581	£451,875	£685,900

10 years median price trend in Ringwood South

All postcodes in Ringwood South

BH243ED

Moortown Lane

BH243AN

Christchurch Road

BH241ER

Market Place

BH241GY

Bickerley Gardens

BH243SD

Christchurch Road

BH241LJ

Mansfield Road

BH241JY

Christchurch Road

BH241BD

High Street

BH241EW

Ringwood South

BH241UU

Cloughs Road

BH241DY

West Street

BH241FE

Waterloo Way

BH241DX

Ebenezer Lane

BH241JN

Mount Pleasant Lane

BH241PQ

Addison Square

BH241PT

Parsonage Barn Lane

BH241AB

High Street

BH243SQ

Parkside

BH241DW

Christchurch Road

BH241ES

Deweys Lane

BH243EE

Crow Arch Lane

BH241PR

Redwood Close

BH241XX

The Mount

BH241NG

Nursery Road

BH241GS

Seymour Gardens

BH241EZ

Ringwood South

BH243DL

Avonside Court

BH243EH

Hightown Gardens

BH241JE

Southampton Road

BH241FA

Charing Close

BH241PE

Bishop Court

BH241LB

Carvers Lane

BH241DZ

West Street

BH241DE

Southampton Road

BH243BN

Dragon Lane

BH241DL

Christchurch Road

BH241XB

Wessex Road

BH241QL

Field Way

BH241AG

High Street

BH241DN

Christchurch Road

BH241ND

Hightown Industrial Estate

BH241AP

Market Place

BH241PU

Parsonage Barn Lane

BH241HJ

Beechleigh Place

BH241PL

College Road

BH241XD

Wessex Estate

BH241DT

Woodstock Lane

BH241PX

Parsonage Barn Lane

BH241YA

Eastfield Lane

BH241SF

Crow Arch Lane

BH243EJ

Hightown Gardens

BH243EP

Old Stacks Gardens

BH242AA

The Bridges

BH241RB

Manor Road

BH241PP

East View Road

BH241JJ

Lumby Drive

BH241QF

Queensway

BH241SE

Green Lane

BH241QQ

Spittlefields

BH241FD

Victoria Gardens

BH241HS

Southampton Road

BH241HG

Linden Gardens

BH241WH

Cedar Gate

BH241PJ

Kingsfield

BH241RA

Manor Road

BH243AY

Kingston Common

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Demographics

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Housing

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