Clark's Close Ringwood, New Forest
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH24), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26723659.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 17, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in New Forest costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hinton Admiral, about 11.5 km (7.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Bickerley Common (3.2 hectares) is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ringwood Medical Centre, about 220 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 37 m². Most common: Flat (22). Built: 1950-1966 (20); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in New Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,033 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 2,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ringwood (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CLARK'S ALMSHOUSES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 20-26 Christchurch Road, Ringwood: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- 25-27 Southampton Road, Ringwood: up to 6 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land adjoining The Furlong Centre to include The White Hart, Centre Place & Nos. 11-13 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 25 Market Place, Ringwood: up to 10 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 18 m and 20 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH24 1LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH24 1LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hinton Admiral 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Medical Centre Ringwood | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing Millhams | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 88.3 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ringwood Medical Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ringwood Health Centre Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ringwood Dental | 320 m |
| Hospital | St Leonards Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 25 High Street Lloyds Bank | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bickerley Common 3.2 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carvers Recreation Ground 3.1 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,490 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 6.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Meeting House, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 77 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting House | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bridge House Including Railings in Front | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hurst Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hightown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Lifeland Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Shobley Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 29 |
10 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for New Forest: see them on the New Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 40 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ringwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Ringwood School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Poulner Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RINGWOOD LIBRARY COMMUNITY FRIDGE BH24 1DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2023 |
| GREYFRIARS COMMUNITY CENTRE BH24 1DW | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| GREYFRIARS PRE-SCHOOL BH24 1DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| GREYFRIARS LUNCHEON CLUB BH24 1DW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| RINGWOOD FOODBANK BH24 1DW | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| TRINITY UNITED CHURCH BH24 1DH | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| FOREST & BEAN BH24 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| RINGWOOD HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY BH24 1JY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2024 |
| INDIA COTTAGE BH24 1DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| AMARONE BH24 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| RINGWOOD CONSERVATIVE CLUB BH24 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2026 |
| PRICES FISH & CHIPS BH24 1DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| LUNNS OF RINGWOOD BH24 1DG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2018 |
| THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SHOP BH24 1JD | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2023 |
| CARVERS CAFE BH24 1JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ebenezer Lane (11); On or near Woodstock Lane (9); On or near The Close (7); On or near The Quomp (7); On or near Quomp (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Middle Lane · School Lane · Top Lane · College Road · Harry Barrow Close · Collins Lane · Woodstock Lane · Carvers Lane · Bickerley Gardens · Eynon Mews · Quomp · The Close
All the streets in BH24 and across New Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.