BH24 2BU
a primarily residential postcode in Matchams, Dorset
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.8117 / 50°48'42"N
Longitude: -1.8193 / 1°49'9"W
OS Eastings: 412831
OS Northings: 101366
OS Grid: SU128013
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR 54H.2VH
Mapcode Global: FRA 762Y.H2Q
Plus Code: 9C2WR56J+M7
Maidenhead Locator System: IO90ct14
What Three Birds: lark.frigatebird.wallcreeper
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Matchams Drive, Hurn Road, Matchams, Ringwood BH24 2BU
Summary
BH24 2BU is a primarily residential postcode in Matchams, Dorset. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are typically detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly flats and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £117,974 to £968,268 with an average of £329,273.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and F.
Commercial rateable values range from £6,000 to £15,250 with an average of £10,625. The most common recorded business types are Restaurant and Camping Site.
In the 2011 census, there were 16 people resident in BH24 2BU, of which 8 were male and 8 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
BH24 2BU is in the Bournemouth travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Dorset Primary Care Trust.
BH24 2BU is approximately 47m (154ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in BH24 2BU
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BH24 2BU
6a1: Suburbanites - Suburban Achievers - Indian Tech Achievers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BH24 2BU
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
0/10 (Nonexistent)
Area Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near BH24 2BU include Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
BH24 2BU at other websites
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- River levels and flood warnings near BH24 2BU at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near BH24 2BU at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BH24 2BU at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BH24 2BU at British Beaches
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BH24 2BU at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BH24 2BU are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Dorset Council
Ward
St Leonards & St Ives
Councillors
Ray Bryan (Conservative)
Barry Peter Goringe (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Christchurch
MP
Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BH24 2BU.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BH24 2BU.
Primary
St Ives Primary School
Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE
Academy Converter
Ages 2 - 11
Outstanding
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 5 - 7
Outstanding
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Academy Converter
Ages 5 - 9
Good
Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Ringwood Junior School
Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NH
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
Secondary
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA
Community School
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Ringwood School Academy
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP
Community School
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 9 - 13
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.