Bransgore vs Ringwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bransgore offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Ringwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bransgore edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bransgore
£522,469
Ringwood
£554,659
Crime Rate
Bransgore
54.5
Ringwood
54.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bransgore
100.0%
Ringwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bransgore
405.8
Ringwood
250.9
EPC Rating
Bransgore
68.9
Ringwood
68.9
Median Income
Bransgore
£29,719
Ringwood
£29,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bransgore is £522,469, which is 6% less than Ringwood at £554,659. The most affordable entry point in Bransgore is a flat at £344,625, while in Ringwood it is a flat at £195,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 77% pricier in Bransgore (£344,625 vs £195,111).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bransgore prices grew faster — 31% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ringwood (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Bransgore (54.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bransgore 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 EastBransgore has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ringwood. Bransgore has 1 schools in total, while Ringwood has 5.
Bransgore 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 | Bransgore | Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bransgore offers faster average downloads at 405.8 Mbps, compared to 250.9 Mbps in Ringwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Bransgore and 87.4% in Ringwood. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Bransgore and 42.6% in Ringwood.
Bransgore is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (406 vs 251 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bransgore are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Ringwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Bransgore and £1,257 in Ringwood. 59.1% of homes in Bransgore have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Ringwood.
Bransgore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,719.3 in Bransgore and £29,719.3 in Ringwood. The median age is 49.3 in Bransgore and 49.3 in Ringwood. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Bransgore and 53.5% in Ringwood. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Bransgore versus 69.1% in Ringwood.
| Indicator | Bransgore | Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,688 | 12,789 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,719.3 | £29,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 31.6% |
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