Bearwood vs Ringwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bearwood offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Ringwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearwood
£292,602
Ringwood
£554,659
Crime Rate
Bearwood
56.6
Ringwood
54.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearwood
100.0%
Ringwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearwood
479.7
Ringwood
250.9
EPC Rating
Bearwood
69.8
Ringwood
68.9
Median Income
Bearwood
£30,213
Ringwood
£29,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bearwood is £292,602, which is 47% less than Ringwood at £554,659. The most affordable entry point in Bearwood is a flat at £160,500, while in Ringwood it is a flat at £195,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Ringwood (£668,719 vs £423,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearwood prices grew faster — 42% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Ringwood (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Bearwood (56.6 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Bearwood is violent-crime, while in Ringwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBearwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ringwood. Bearwood has 1 schools in total, while Ringwood has 5.
Bearwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ringwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearwood | Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bearwood offers faster average downloads at 479.7 Mbps, compared to 250.9 Mbps in Ringwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bearwood and 87.4% in Ringwood. Gigabit availability stands at 94.9% in Bearwood and 42.6% in Ringwood.
Bearwood is the faster of the two by 91% on average download speed (480 vs 251 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bearwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Ringwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bearwood and £1,257 in Ringwood. 63% of homes in Bearwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Ringwood.
Bearwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,213 in Bearwood and £29,719.3 in Ringwood. The median age is 45.5 in Bearwood and 49.3 in Ringwood. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Bearwood and 53.5% in Ringwood. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bearwood versus 69.1% in Ringwood.
| Indicator | Bearwood | Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,134 | 12,789 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,213 | £29,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 31.6% |
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