Area Info for Ringwood (Hampshire)

Ringwood (Hampshire, UK)

Ringwood is a market town located in the county of Hampshire, in the south of England. It is situated on the River Avon, approximately 12 miles north-east of Bournemouth and 15 miles south-west of Southampton. The town is known for its historic market, which has been held since the medieval period, and its picturesque surroundings within the New Forest National Park.

History

Historically, Ringwood has been a significant centre for trade and commerce, with its market charter dating back to the 13th century. The town's name is believed to derive from the Old English words "Rin" (meaning "clean" or "pure") and "Wudu" (meaning "wood" or "forest"). Over the centuries, Ringwood developed as a hub for agriculture, forestry, and local crafts.

Landmarks and Attractions

Notable landmarks in Ringwood include the historic Market House, which dates back to the 17th century, and St Peter & St Paul's Church, a prominent local church with historical significance. The town also offers access to the nearby New Forest, a protected area known for its ancient woodland, heathland, and abundant wildlife. Outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding are popular in the region.

Economy and Local Industry

The local economy traditionally centred around agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing. Today, tourism plays a vital role, with visitors attracted to the natural beauty of the New Forest and the town's historic sites. There are also various shops, pubs, and markets that serve both residents and visitors.

Transport

Ringwood is well-connected by road, with the A31 trunk road passing nearby, providing links to Bournemouth, Southampton, and other major towns. The town has a railway station on the South Western Main Line, offering services to London Waterloo, Weymouth, and other destinations.

Community and Events

The town hosts various community events throughout the year, including markets, festivals, and fairs that celebrate local culture and heritage. The local community is active, with numerous clubs, societies, and organisations supporting residents and visitors alike.
Education
School
Ringwood Junior School0.00 miles
Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NH
Ringwood Church of England Infant School0.30 miles
School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG
Ringwood School Academy0.34 miles
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE
Poulner Junior School1.16 miles
North Poulner Road, North Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3LA
Poulner Infant School1.16 miles
North Poulner Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3LA
Ringwood Waldorf School1.26 miles
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN
Sheiling School1.40 miles
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB
St Ives Primary School1.84 miles
Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE
Moyles Court School2.27 miles
Moyles Court, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3NF
Burley Primary School3.85 miles
Church Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4AP
Sopley Primary School4.03 miles
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET
West Moors Middle School4.36 miles
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA
Oakhurst Community First School4.50 miles
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Three Legged Cross First School4.63 miles
Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RF
Hyde Church of England Primary School4.71 miles
Hyde, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2QL
Hillside Community First School4.77 miles
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE
Health
Clinic
Greyfriars Community Centre0.33 miles
44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1DW
Ringwood Leisure Centre0.38 miles
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1PX
Ringwood Medical Centre0.40 miles
The Close, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1JY
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Ringwood0.48 miles
31 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HB
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Ringwood)0.58 miles
2 The Furlong Centre, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AT
Cornerways Medical Centre0.87 miles
Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner, Hampshire, BH24 1SD
Conerways Medical Centre0.87 miles
Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SD
Cornerways Medical Centre0.87 miles
Parkers Close, Gorley Road, Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SD
St Leonards Hospital3.71 miles
241 Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2RR
East Divisional Headquarters3.82 miles
The Acorn Building, 241 Ringwood Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2SP
Fordingbridge Surgery5.87 miles
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1RS
Pelhams Community Clinic7.24 miles
Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Christchurch7.48 miles
34 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AY
Park Lodge8.06 miles
Kings Park Community Hospital, Gloucester Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JF
Kings Park Hospital8.06 miles
Gloucester Road,, BH7 6JF
The Arnewood Practice8.07 miles
Milton Medical Centre, Avenue Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5JP
GP
Dr S P Thompson & Partners0.41 miles
Ringwood Medical Centre, The Close, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1JY
Cornerways Medical Centre0.87 miles
Cornerways Medical Centre, Parkers Close Gorley Road, Poulner Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SD
Cornerways Medical Centre2.51 miles
St. Leonards Surgery, Cornerways 1 Pine Drive, St. Leonards, Dorset, BH24 2LN
Park View Surgery3.53 miles
1 Esdails Lane, Ringwood Road Burley, Burley, BH24 4AF
Cranborne Practice4.23 miles
Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6EH
Rushmoor House4.65 miles
69-71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RQ
Corbin Avenue Surgery4.67 miles
Corbin Avenue, Tricketts Cross, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8AZ
Bransgore Surgery4.70 miles
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Nr. Christchurch, Dorset, England - Uk, BH23 8AD
Twin Oaks Medical Centre4.70 miles
Ringwood Road, Bransgore Christchurch, Bransgore, BH23 8AD
The Village Medical Practice4.85 miles
Vernon House, 164 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JB
West Moors Group Practice4.88 miles
175 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0HX
The Verwood Practice5.08 miles
15 Station Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PY
Cranborne Practice5.20 miles
The Village Hall, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3EP
Dr H J L Morris And Partners5.20 miles
Alderholt Branch Surgery, 12 Park Lane, Alderholt, Dorset, SP6 3AJ
Orchid House Practice5.67 miles
Ferndown Medical Centre, St Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HF
Pennys Hill Practice5.72 miles
Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HB
Hospital
St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset)3.71 miles
Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2RR
Fordingbridge Hospital5.87 miles
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JD
Christchurch Hospital6.84 miles
Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JX
Royal Bournemouth General Hospital6.85 miles
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW
Fairmile House6.95 miles
Jumpers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JT
Nuffield Health, Bournemouth Hospital8.74 miles
67 Landsdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW
Alderney Hospital9.54 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
Oakcroft9.65 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Victoria Hospital9.79 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House10.28 miles
Alumhurst Road, 49 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pebble Lodge10.28 miles
49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Lymington New Forest Hospital11.52 miles
Wellworthy Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8QD
Ashurst Child and Family Centre11.77 miles
Lyndhurst, Ashurst,, SO40 7AR
Poole Hospital11.86 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Milford On Sea War Memorial Hospital11.87 miles
Sea Road, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0PG
St Ann's Hospital11.87 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.40 miles
Ringwood Health Centre, The Close, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1JY
Boots0.48 miles
11 Southamption Road, Ringwood, BH24 1HB
Lloydspharmacy0.87 miles
The Surgery, Gorley Road, Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SD
Bretts Pharmacy2.48 miles
2 and 3 High Street, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2HP
Instachem Ltd3.60 miles
Unit 55 Azura Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SZ
Verwood Pharmacy4.23 miles
Lake Road Surgery, Lake Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6EH
Boots4.66 miles
Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AL
Boots4.70 miles
3 Oaktree Parade, Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8AD
Morrisons Pharmacy4.74 miles
Chiltern Drive, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6UQ
Moors Pharmacy4.88 miles
Unit 6, 175 Station Road, West Moors, Wimborne, BH22 0HX
Lloydspharmacy5.08 miles
23 Station Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PY
Ostomart Limited5.46 miles
530 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9NG
In Store Pharmacy5.61 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Penny Walks, Ferndown District Centre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Ferndown Pharmacy5.69 miles
487 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AG
Rowlands Pharmacy5.73 miles
Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HB
Fordingbridge Pharmacy5.79 miles
4-6 Bridge Street, 4-6 Bridge Street, Hampshire, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AH
Leisure
Park
KINGSTON GREAT COMMON2.06 miles
AVON HEATH2.69 miles
MOORS VALLEY2.90 miles
AVON TYRRELL (Grade II Listed)3.40 miles
POTTERNE HILL4.27 miles
THREE LEGGED CROSS4.49 miles
BUGDENS COPSE4.77 miles
STEPHENS CASTLE4.91 miles
PENNINGTON'S COPSE, ALDER BED & BROADMOOR5.10 miles
SLOP BOG5.15 miles
DEWLANDS COMMON5.26 miles
HOLT HEATH5.77 miles
STOUR VALLEY6.70 miles
RHINEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)6.90 miles
REDHILL COMMON7.14 miles
PUREWELL MEADOWS7.27 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Ringwood0.26 miles
Parsonage Barn Lane, BH24 1PS
Lidl Ringwood0.28 miles
Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 3AS
Iceland Ringwood0.48 miles
29 Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1HB
Sainsbury's Ringwood0.51 miles
24 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1EY
Waitrose Ringwood0.59 miles
The Furlong, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AT
Co-op Ringwood0.60 miles
Poulner, BH24 1JQ
SPAR The Bridges0.80 miles
Spar, The Bridges, BH24 2AA
Tesco Ringwood (Express)0.98 miles
1 Butlers Ln, Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1UB
Budgens Blashford1.13 miles
Windmill Service Station, Salisbury Road, Blashford, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 3PB
Londis F Moorman & Son1.96 miles
Ringwood Road, Ringwood, BH24 4AB
M&S St Leonards Bp2.69 miles
176 Ringwood Road, Ringwood, BH24 2NR
Londis Ringwood Stores3.90 miles
444 Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RD
Nisa Local4.03 miles
Oakdene Forest Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2RZ
Londis Texaco West Moors Service Station4.34 miles
Ringwood Road, West Moors, BH22 0AB
Co-op Verwood4.40 miles
Verwood, BH31 7AL
Lidl Ferndown4.54 miles
Ringwood Rd, (a348), Ferndown, BH22 9BB
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport5.10 miles
Southampton Airport19.78 miles
Bus Stop
Crow Arch Lane (N)0.09 miles
Crow Arch Lane (S)0.10 miles
Parsonage Barn Lane (W)0.14 miles
Parsonage Barn Lane (E)0.15 miles
East View Road (N)0.16 miles
Manor Road (N)0.22 miles
New Street (W)0.22 miles
New Street (E)0.24 miles
Ringwood School (N)0.24 miles
The Lamb (N)0.28 miles
Fire Station (SE)0.28 miles
Gardener Road (E)0.30 miles
Fire Station (N)0.30 miles
Gardener Road (W)0.31 miles
Ringwood School (S)0.32 miles
Medical Centre (SW)0.32 miles
Ferry Port
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing7.84 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing7.88 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing7.91 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing8.44 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing8.64 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal12.52 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing12.74 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal13.14 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing13.15 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal13.26 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal13.49 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal15.50 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal16.74 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal16.77 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal16.77 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing20.48 miles
Railway Station
Hinton Admiral Rail Station6.93 miles
Christchurch Rail Station7.28 miles
Pokesdown Rail Station8.00 miles
New Milton Rail Station8.11 miles
Sway Rail Station8.51 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station8.82 miles
Brockenhurst Rail Station9.25 miles
Branksome Rail Station10.07 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station11.06 miles
Ashurst New Forest Rail Station11.56 miles
Beaulieu Road Rail Station12.09 miles
Lymington Town Rail Station12.09 miles
Poole Rail Station12.30 miles
Lymington Pier Rail Station12.47 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station13.23 miles
Totton Rail Station14.01 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BH24 1N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment436
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
35, WINSTON WAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1QG		£385,000
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
6, POPLAR WAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UZ		£350,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
95, HIGHTOWN ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1NJ		£600,000
2025-05-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2024-09-17   £320,000
TANGLEWOOD, 1, CROW ARCH LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1NZ		£460,000
2025-05-08
detached
freehold
143, HIGHTOWN ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1NL		£875,000
2025-05-07
detached
freehold
22, BROOKS CLOSE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1NE		£373,000
2025-04-24
semidetached
freehold
DANESFORD, STREETS LANE
CROW
RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3EY		£1,625,000
2025-04-16
detached
freehold
63, PARSONAGE BARN LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1PT		£600,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
8, WINSTON WAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1QG		£335,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
5, CHARD LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3FJ		£335,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
14, CLOUGHS ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UX		£350,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
2, CADOGAN ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1QA		£510,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
4, CHARING CLOSE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1FA		£185,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
OLD AUCTION HOUSE, 54 (17), SOUTHAMPTON ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1JD		£395,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
22, KINGSFIELD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1PH		£308,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
16, TOP LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1LF		£700,000
2025-03-19
detached
freehold
8, CHARING CLOSE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1FA		£182,500
2025-01-17
flatmaisonette
leasehold
161, CHRISTCHURCH ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3AL		£460,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
1, NARROWLEAF DRIVE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3FR		£144,000
2024-11-13
terraced
leasehold
67, NARROWLEAF DRIVE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3FR		£310,000
2024-09-24
semidetached
freehold
MOORTOWN FARMHOUSE, HAMPSHIRE HATCHES LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3AT		£900,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
45, NEW STREET

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3AD		£346,500
2025-03-19
semidetached
freehold
43, BICKERLEY ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1EG		£630,000
2025-03-14
semidetached
freehold
48, EUSTON GROVE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1FB		£160,000
2025-03-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
127, HIGHTOWN ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1NL		£308,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
41, BICKERLEY ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1EG		£540,000
2025-02-25
detached
freehold
9, LINDEN GARDENS

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1HG		£283,000
2025-02-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
67, ADDISON SQUARE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1NY		£383,000
2025-02-20
detached
freehold
71, SPITTLEFIELDS

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1QH		£320,000
2025-02-19
semidetached
freehold
MANSFIELD MEWS, 36 (3), SOUTHAMPTON ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1JD		£315,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
34, EASTFIELD LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UP		£540,000
2025-02-03
detached
freehold
36, EASTFIELD LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UP		£485,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
YARNLEY HOUSE CARE HOME, HOPCLOVER WAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3FQ		£18,874,056
2025-01-15
otherPropertyType
leasehold
ANDROSE GARDENS (FLAT 18), BICKERLEY ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1EG		£70,000
2025-01-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
70, EASTFIELD LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UN		£440,000
2024-11-22
detached
freehold
3, GREENFINCH WALK
HIGHTOWN
RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3RJ		£530,000
2024-10-11
detached
freehold
KING EDGAR LODGE, 65 (16), CHRISTCHURCH ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1DH		£180,000
2024-09-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
59, QUEENSWAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1QE		£335,000
2024-09-13
terraced
freehold
92, PARSONAGE BARN LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1PZ		£467,500
2024-07-11
semidetached
freehold
3, PARVANEH BUSINESS PARK

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1WL		£375,000
2024-05-31
otherPropertyType
leasehold
CORNMANTLE COURT, 2 (34), PARSONAGE BARN LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1WJ		£110,000
2025-01-15
flatmaisonette
leasehold
70, POPLAR WAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UZ		£302,000
2025-01-15
semidetached
freehold
OAKLEY COURT, 46 - 52 (FLAT 27), SOUTHAMPTON ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1JD		£137,500
2025-01-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
9, KEPPEL CLOSE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1QJ		£320,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
92, EASTFIELD LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1UR		£780,000
2024-12-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
ANDROSE GARDENS (FLAT 17), BICKERLEY ROAD

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1EG		£70,000
2024-12-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
33, WOODSTOCK LANE

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1DT		£585,000
2024-12-06
semidetached
freehold
25, HIGHTOWN GARDENS

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 3EG		£370,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
32, WATERLOO WAY

RINGWOOD
HAMPSHIRE
BH24 1FE		£285,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
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