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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 36 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
36
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
15.82(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-48%)
Vehicle crime
5.57(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-36%)
Other theft
3.04(-46%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in St Leonards area, with individual transactions ranging from £248,000 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
Flats2£253,500
Detached90£694,250
Semi-Detached4£387,500
Terraced3£350,000

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

BH242BG

Castlemews

BH242DE

Verwood Road

BH242HY

Gainsborough Road

BH242NQ

Fernwood Close

BH242BE

Avon Castle Drive

BH242BP

Hurn Road

BH242AB

Hurn Lane

BH242BZ

Matchams Close

BH242EX

Lions Hill Way

BH242DS

Lions Lane

BH242DP

The Elms

BH242LD

Paddock Close

BH242AY

Castleman Gardens

BH242DT

Woolsbridge Close

BH242SE

Boundary Lane

BH242AL

Hurn Road

BH242RF

Conifer Close

BH242HN

Lions Lane

BH242SG

Foxbury Road

BH242PF

School Lane

BH242FT

St Leonards & St Ives

BH242DX

Whitfield Park

BH242EN

Horton Road

BH242HA

Ashley Park

BH242PQ

Braeside Road

BH242FR

The Pines

BH242NR

Ringwood Road

BH242JJ

Monkworthy Drive

BH242PL

Greenwood Way

BH242AT

Avon Park

BH242AQ

Hurn Lane

BH242QJ

Heather Close

BH242FH

Gold Drive

BH242AD

Hurn Close

BH242RT

North Drive

BH242RL

North Drive

BH242HF

Bracken Close

BH242BD

Avon Castle Drive

BH242HP

High Street

BH242PS

Brockwood

Data Sources

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