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About

St Leonards is a small coastal village in Dorset, located near the town of Ringwood. The area is known for its proximity to the New Forest National Park, offering easy access to woodland walks and outdoor activities. The village has a mix of residential properties and local amenities, with a quiet, rural atmosphere.

The nearby St Leonards and St Ives Heath is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, featuring heathland and rare wildlife. The area is popular with nature enthusiasts and dog walkers. The village is also close to the River Avon, providing opportunities for fishing and riverside strolls. St Leonards offers a peaceful setting while remaining within reach of larger towns for shopping and services.

Area overview

On average St Leonards has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 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 of residents in St Leonards is £51,800 per year. There are 4 schools in St Leonards: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Leonards Population
7,903
Population density
318.6 per km²

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

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 £673,000 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
Detached87£695,000
Flats2£494,500
Semi-Detached7£393,000
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

BH242EE

Horton Road

BH242HQ

Bushmead Drive

BH242HY

Gainsborough Road

BH242QF

Cedar Avenue

BH242RH

North Drive

BH242SD

Ringwood Road

BH236AP

Hurn Road

BH242AT

Avon Park

BH242BP

Hurn Road

BH242HH

Fernlea Close

BH242NG

King Close

BH242EL

Horton Road

BH242FS

Avon Castle Drive

BH242FU

St Leonards

BH242LG

Ashley Drive South

BH242LN

Hobbs Park

BH242QU

Oaks Drive

BH242QB

Grange Road

BH242NJ

St Leonards

BH242FX

St Leonards

BH242AB

Hurn Lane

BH242BJ

The Close

BH242EH

Horton Road

BH242HN

Craigside Road

BH242PZ

Gorse Close

BH242QE

Boundary Lane

BH242QA

Ringwood Road

BH242DR

Fir Tree Close

BH242AH

Westover Lane

BH242EF

Horton Road

BH242EY

Horton Road

BH242JL

Ashley Drive North

BH242JS

Ashley Drive South

BH242PA

Pinewood Road

BH242FW

St Leonards

BH242DW

Ringwood Road

BH242DZ

Forest Edge Close

BH242BL

Chapel Rise

BH242EX

Forest Edge Drive

BH242NQ

Fernwood Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.