Area guide · New Forest

Living in Ringwood

A snapshot of life in Ringwood, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ringwood is a village in New Forest, South East with a population of 12,789. The average house price is £554,659 and the overall crime rate is 54.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ringwood ranks

Population

12,789

Avg House Price

£554,659

Crime Rate

54.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

251 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,719.3

Median Age

49.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ringwood's detached homes (£668,719) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£195,111).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ringwood prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£430,089 → £554,659).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£668,719	£626,794	127
Semi-Detached	£403,099	£385,000	62
Terraced	£342,129	£330,000	35
Flat	£195,111	£180,000	45

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ringwood is 54.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ringwood: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Poulner Infant School and Nursery	Primary	No rating available
Poulner Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Ringwood Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good
Ringwood Junior School	Primary	Good
Ringwood School Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ringwood averages 251 Mbps — 151% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ringwood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.9
% Rated C or Above	59.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,257

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,789
Median Age	49.3
Median Household Income	£29,719.3
Employment Rate	53.5%
Owner Occupied	69.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ringwood?

The average house price in Ringwood is £554,659 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ringwood?

The most affordable entry point in Ringwood is a flat, with an average price of £195,111.

Is Ringwood a safe place to live?

Ringwood has a recorded crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ringwood?

Ringwood has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ringwood?

Average broadband download speeds in Ringwood are around 251 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.4% of premises.

How big is Ringwood?

Ringwood is a settlement in New Forest with a population of approximately 12,789.

Most compared with

How does Ringwood stack up against its neighbours?

Ashley Heath

Ringwood

House price: £704,532 · £554,659
Crime rate: 44.8 · 54.4
Distance: 2.6 mi

Ashley (New Forest)

Ringwood

House price: £559,657 · £554,659
Crime rate: 54.6 · 54.4
Distance: 9.1 mi

Barton on Sea

Ringwood

House price: £479,998 · £554,659
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.4
Distance: 9.2 mi

Bearwood

Ringwood

House price: £292,602 · £554,659
Crime rate: 56.6 · 54.4
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bournemouth

Ringwood

House price: £347,991 · £554,659
Crime rate: 56.9 · 54.4
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bransgore

Ringwood

House price: £522,469 · £554,659
Crime rate: 54.5 · 54.4
Distance: 5.3 mi

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