Ward in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.825, -1.781 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 15 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01425 (Ringwood) |
Ringwood South covers the southern part of the market town of Ringwood in the district of New Forest, Hampshire, standing close to the River Avon and the fringe of the New Forest National Park. The ward feels pleasantly semi-rural, with suburban streets giving way to heathland and riverside green spaces, and it benefits from easy road links to the A31 and nearby urban centres such as Bournemouth and Southampton.
Locally the area reflects Ringwood’s long history as a market town, with a mix of independent shops, small employers and community groups, and a strong local identity reinforced by events and markets. The town is also known for the long-established Ringwood Brewery, while many residents commute regionally, making the ward a blend of family housing, older residents and active voluntary organisations that look after its green spaces and local amenities.
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