Joyce Dickson Close Ringwood, New Forest
9 addresses across 1 postcode (BH24), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26720374.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- 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 km (6.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ringwood Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £208,500 | £187,000 | £230,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £140,000 | £139,000 | £144,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2024 | 3 BH24 3ET | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 2 BH24 3ET | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2010 | 3 BH24 3ET | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2005 | 6 BH24 3ET | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 7 May 2004 | 3A BH24 3ET | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 2 BH24 3ET | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 7 BH24 3ET | Semi-detached | £144,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2002 | 2 BH24 3ET | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2002 | 3 BH24 3ET | Semi-detached | £139,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 900 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH24 3ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hinton Admiral 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Christchurch 484,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| New Milton 555,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gardner Road Ringwood | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing Millhams | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 89 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ringwood Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Automeds Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southfield Dental Practice | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Leonards Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ringwood Hightown Rd | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,490 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hightown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| White's Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Hightown Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Kingfisher Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Crow Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Shobley Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 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 Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ringwood School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Poulner Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW FOREST SANDWICH COMPANY BH24 1ND | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| LOVE 2 REFILL BH24 1ND | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2022 |
| BAKEHOUSE24 BH24 1SF | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| MORRISONS DAILY BH24 1NJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2022 |
| BLUEFINS BH24 1WL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| ELLINGHAM & RINGWOOD R.F.C. LTD. BH24 1PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 7 Mar 2026 |
| YARNLEY HOUSE CARE HOME BH24 3FQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| RINGWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL BH24 1NH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brooks Close (15); On or near Gardner Road (7); On or near Coniston Road (6); On or near Hightown Gardens (3); On or near Hightown Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- BH24 3ET: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Hightown Gardens · Gardner Road · Brooks Close · Westbury Road · Hightown Industrial Estate · The Orchards · Hightown Road · Hiltom Road · Coniston Road · Parsonage Barn Lane · Hopclover Way · Poplar Way
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.