BH24 1XA postcode in Ringwood, Hampshire
BH24 1XA is a postcode in Ringwood, in the Ringwood South ward of New Forest. It is in the New Forest West parliamentary constituency and the Hampshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BH24 1XA is, and what is near it
- BH24 1XA
- Other postcodes in BH24 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.8459, longitude -1.7755)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BH24 1XA?
- New ForestDistrict council New Forest: bins, council tax, planning
- HampshireCounty council Hampshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BH24 1XA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- HampshirePolice force area
- New Forest WestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Desmond Swayne (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Desmond Swayne
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BH24 1XA?
Every home and business at BH24 1XA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BH24 1XA?
BinDayBuddy does not read New Forest District Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
New Forest District Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BH24 1XA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include BH24 1XA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across New Forest
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BH24 1XA: 1,515 properties in New Forest are at high risk (1.4% of all its properties). All the figures for New Forest
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BH24 1XA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BH24 1XA?
Homes in BH24 1 sold for a typical £395,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 118 sales, up 7.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £550,000 41 sales
- Semi-detached £395,000 34 sales
- Terraced £310,000 15 sales
- Flat or maisonette £173,250 28 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BH24 district: a typical £455,000 from 237 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BH24 1XA
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in BH24 1XA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 31 July 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BH24 1XA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 540 homes in the neighbourhood around BH24 1XA. The largest share of them, 43%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (43%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in New Forest for 2026‑27: £2,420. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,613 (band A) to £2,957 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,151.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 30 (6%) | £1,613 |
| Band B | about 110 (20%) | £1,882 |
| Band C | about 230 (43%) | £2,151 |
| Band D | about 130 (24%) | £2,420 |
| Band E | about 40 (7%) | £2,957 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,495 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,033 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,840 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 8% 1919 to 1939
- 43% 1945 to 1964
- 29% 1965 to 1982
- 10% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for New Forest before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BH24 1XA is in (ONS area E01023068), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BH24 1XA?
The nearest open schools to BH24 1XA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BH24 1XA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BH24 1XA is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 11.2 km away in a straight line.
- Hinton Admiral Rail Station Railway station 11.2 kmDrive
- Christchurch Rail Station Railway station 12.0 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Gardner Road, 242 m away.
More stations near BH24 1XA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BH24 1XA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BH24 1XA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Cornerways Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01425 472515 950 mWalk
- Ringwood Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01425 478901 1.0 kmWalk
- Twin Oaks Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01425 672741 7.7 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BH24 1XA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BH24 1XA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Mer Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS · up to 50 kW 1.2 kmWalk
- Be Ev Charging point · 13 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
- Mer Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 1.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BH24 1XA?
The nearest to the centre of BH24 1XA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Southfield Dental Practice Phone 01425 489283 950 mWalk
- Ringwood Dental Phone 01425 473938 1.0 kmWalk
- Northfield Dental Practice Phone 01425 480032 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BH24 1XA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Christchurch Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2016, over 3 years old 11.2 kmDrive
- The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2026 11.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BH24 1XA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BH24 1XA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Yarnley House Care Home Phone 01425 563333 650 mWalk
- St Elmo Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01425 472922 800 mWalk
- Whitegates Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01425 472302 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BH24 1XA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BH24 1XA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Automeds Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01202 814399 600 mWalk
- Ringwood Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01425 837400 950 mWalk
- Poulner Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 12:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01425 483643 950 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BH24 1XA?
The nearest vets to the centre of BH24 1XA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Cedar Veterinary Group Phone +44 1425 473683 900 mWalk
- Forest Veterinary Clinic 900 mWalk
- Ringwood Vets 1.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BH24 1XA in a conservation area?
The centre of BH24 1XA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BH24 1XA?
Police.uk records 97 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BH24 1XA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 3, drugs 3, other crime 3, burglary 2, theft from the person 1, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BH24 1XA
- Ward
- Ringwood South
- Parish
- Ringwood
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Ringwood
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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