Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

BH24 2AY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH24) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2AY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
Postal District. In our case BH24.
Postal Sector. In our case BH24 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AY.

The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH24 2AY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the BH24 2AY postcode have the street address of Castleman Gardens

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 12 individuals call the BH24 2AY postcode their home.

BH24 2AY is within the village of Ashley Heath.

The BH24 2AY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. There is an equal mix of bungalows and houses in BH24 2AY. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in BH24 2AY are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for BH24 2AY

The telephone area code for BH24 2AY is 01425 Ringwood.

Map Coordinates

Latitude	50.8416661077
Longitude	-1.83634985408

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Highbury Garden (West Moors)

Sat 5th Oct

Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	4.00%	SE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	16.00%	SSE 13 mph

Sun 6th Oct

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	63.00%	SSE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (night)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	46.00%	SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	51.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	11.00%	S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	61.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (night)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	SW 7 mph

Mon 7th Oct

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	7.00%	SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	37.00%	SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (night)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	42.00%	SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	61.00%	SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	44.00%	SSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (night)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	38.00%	SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	38.00%	S 11 mph

Tue 8th Oct

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain shower (night)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	42.00%	S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain shower (night)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	41.00%	SSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (night)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	39.00%	SSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	38.00%	SSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	44.00%	SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	62.00%	SSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (night)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	34.00%	SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	32.00%	SW 11 mph

Wed 9th Oct

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain shower (night)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	33.00%	SW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	21.00%	S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	47.00%	SE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	57.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	75.00%	SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	70.00%	WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	16.00%	W 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	58.800
Median Mbps	58.200
Maximum Mbps	76.110

BH24 2AY has an average download speed of 58.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,401 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

37% of postcodes (442,691) have slower broadband speeds.

63% of postcodes (740,549) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	19.900
Median Mbps	20.000
Maximum Mbps	20.000

BH24 2AY has an average upload speed of 19.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,622 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

93% of postcodes (1,105,589) have slower upload speeds.

6% of postcodes (76,430) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Secondary Schools

Ringwood School Academy

Address: Ringwood School Academy, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE

Distance: 2.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01425475000

England Primary Schools

Ringwood Church of England Infant School

Address: Ringwood Church of England Infant School, School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG

Distance: 2.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01425473829

St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Address: St Ives Primary & Nursery School, Sandy Lane, St. Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE

Distance: 0.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01425475478

St Ives Primary School

Address: St Ives Primary School, Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

DALKEITH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 WEST STREET, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1DZ

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: :

THE STRAIGHT TOOTH COMPANY

Address: 1 PEDDLARS WALK, RINGWOOD, BH24 1EZ

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: :

RINGWOOD DENTAL

Address: 36 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JD

Distance: 2.09 miles

Contact: :

SOUTHFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 115 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 3AQ

Distance: 2.16 miles

Contact: :

NEWTOWN ROAD DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 131 NEWTOWN ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EH

Distance: 2.39 miles

Contact: :

212 STATION ROAD

Address: WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, BH22 0JD

Distance: 2.52 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest Chemists

ASHLEY HEATH PHARMACY

Address: 2 & 3 HIGH STREET, ASHLEY HEATH, RINGWOOD, BH24 2HP

Distance: 0.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01425 470982

BOOTS

Address: 11 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1HB

Distance: 2.01 miles

Contact: tel: 01425 474170

RINGWOOD PHARMACY

Address: 43A SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, BH24 1HE

Distance: 2.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01425 837400

RINGWOOD HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY

Address: RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, THE CLOSE, RINGWOOD, BH24 1JY

Distance: 2.07 miles

Contact: tel: 01425 837324

VERWOOD PHARMACY

Address: LAKE ROAD SURGERY, LAKE ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EH

Distance: 2.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 828499

AUTOMEDS PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 2 HOBURNE ENTERPRISE PARK, EMBANKMENT WAY, RINGWOOD, BH24 1WL

Distance: 2.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 814399

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Nearest Opticians

SPECSAVERS (RINGWOOD)

Address: 2 THE FURLONG, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1AT

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

KELLY EYECARE OPTICIANS (RINGWOOD)

Address: 17 HIGH STREET, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1AB

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (RINGWOOD)

Address: 31 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1HB

Distance: 2.01 miles

Contact: :

EYESEEEYE OPTICIANS

Address: 17 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1DG

Distance: 2.05 miles

Contact: :

EYESTYLE CENTRE (FERNDOWN)

Address: 141-143 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0HT

Distance: 2.58 miles

Contact: :

PBS OPTICAL

Address: CORNERWAYS COTTAGE, GORLEY ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1TW

Distance: 3.04 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

ST LEONARDS SURGERY

Address: 1 PINE DRIVE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 2LN

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: :

ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: :

RINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: THE CLOSE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 1JY

Distance: 2.07 miles

Contact: tel: 01425 478901

RUSHMORE HOUSE

Address: 67-71 CHURCH ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 6RQ

Distance: 2.36 miles

Contact: :

LAKE ROAD SURGERY

Address: LAKE ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EH

Distance: 2.39 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Transport Links

Train Stations

Christchurch

Address: Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL

Postcode: BH23 1PL

Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.50 miles

Pokesdown

Address: Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL

Postcode: BH7 6DL

Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.66 miles

Bournemouth

Address: Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX

Postcode: BH8 8HX

Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.98 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M27 J1

Distance: 12.90 miles

Driving Time: 13.17 minutes

M27 J2

Distance: 15.84 miles

Driving Time: 15.98 minutes

M27 J3

Distance: 18.39 miles

Driving Time: 18.45 minutes

M271 J1

Distance: 19.41 miles

Driving Time: 19.47 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for BH24 2AY
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band F	5

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Castleman Gardens, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hants, which have the BH24 2AY Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Christchurch
Member or Parliament	Sir Christopher Chope
Contact Details	Contact Sir Christopher Chope
Political Party	Conservative

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Dorset Council

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2016	£540,000	£540,000	£540,000	1
2021	£660,000	£575,000	£651,667	3

Local Postcodes

BH24 2EH Horton Road BH24 2ND Peveril Close BH24 2LZ Woolsbridge Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near BH24 2AY
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, The Furlong, RINGWOOD, BH24 1AT	3.08 miles	Directions to Waitrose
Sainsburys, Meeting House Lane, RINGWOOD, BH24 1EY	3.18 miles	Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, Southampton Road, RINGWOOD, BH24 1HB	3.23 miles	Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Christchurch Road, RINGWOOD, BH24 3AS	3.74 miles	Directions to Lidl
Sainsburys, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AL	4.31 miles	Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near BH24 2AY
Burger King	Distance	Directions
741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP	6.52 miles	Directions to 741-743 Castle Lane East
Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY	8.22 miles	Directions to Tower Park
34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP	8.60 miles	Directions to 34 Commercial Road
48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG	9.39 miles	Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BH24 2AY
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB	2.63 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB
McDonald's, Picket Post, RINGWOOD, BH24 3HN	4.70 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Picket Post, RINGWOOD, BH24 3HN
McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP	6.24 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP
McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH	7.93 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH

KFC Restaurants near BH24 2AY
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH	3.37 miles	Directions to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road
KFC, Wimborne Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2EY	7.00 miles	Directions to KFC Bournemouth - Winborne Road
KFC, Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BQ	7.12 miles	Directions to KFC Christchurch - Barrack Road
KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP	7.92 miles	Directions to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road
KFC, Lyndhurst Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 4SB	7.99 miles	Directions to KFC Christchurch - Lyndhurst Road