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St Leonards

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About

St Leonards is a residential area within the parish of Ringwood, situated on the western edge of the New Forest National Park. The landscape is characterised by heathland and woodland, with housing estates integrated into this setting. The area is primarily composed of modern housing developments, offering a quiet environment close to the forest.

A notable local landmark is the former St Leonards Hospital, a Victorian building that has been converted into private apartments. The area provides direct access to the open heath of the New Forest, where ponies and cattle roam freely. This creates a distinct transition from suburban streets to protected common land.

Area overview

On average St Leonards has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Leonards is £56,637 per year. There are 4 schools in St Leonards: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Leonards is home to around 7,903 people, with a population density of about 318.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Leonards Population
7,903
Population density
318.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.59(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.71(-56%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-26%)
Burglary
3.29(+21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,348
92.98%
Other White
206
2.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.8%
Irish
41
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.44%
Total population: 7,903

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,362
34%
No qualifications
1,142
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,072
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
958
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
696
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 6,947

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,127
61.17%
Owns with a mortgage
935
26.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
5.23%
Other social rented
105
3.02%
Other forms of private rent
68
1.96%
Total households: 3,477

Property prices in St Leonards

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in St Leonards area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,282 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Leonards in the 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 St Leonards over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached79£712,500
Flats1£259,000
Semi-Detached7£393,000
Terraced2£356,500

10 years median price trend in St Leonards

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Leonards.

All postcodes in St Leonards

BH242RH

Oak Tree Park

BH242SD

Ringwood Road

BH242AN

The Chase

BH242QD

Beech Lane

BH242BP

Hurn Road

BH242HH

Lions Lane

BH242AT

Avon Park

BH242EL

Horton Road

BH242FS

Avon Castle Drive

BH242FU

St Leonards & St Ives

BH242LG

Sandy Lane

BH242LN

Pine Drive

BH242NG

King Close

BH242QU

Oaks Drive

BH242BJ

The Close

BH242EH

Horton Road

BH242PZ

Heath Road

BH242QE

Grange Road

BH242AB

Hurn Lane

BH242FX

St Leonards & St Ives

BH242HN

Lions Lane

BH242QB

Grange Road

BH242DR

Birchwood Place

BH242EY

Struan Close

BH242QA

Ringwood Road

BH242FQ

Poppy Close

BH242FR

The Pines

BH242EF

Struan Court

BH242JL

Ashley Drive North

BH242JS

Ashley Drive South

BH242PA

Pinewood Road

BH242DW

Ringwood Road

BH242DZ

Forest Edge Close

BH242FW

St Leonards & St Ives

BH242BL

Chapel Rise

BH242EX

Lions Hill Way

BH242NQ

Fernwood Close

BH242EG

Horton Road

BH236AP

Hurn Road

BH242SP

Ringwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.