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Christchurch Town

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About

Christchurch Town centres around its historic priory and the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The area is defined by a compact network of streets with independent shops and traditional pubs, leading down to a working quay. The priory church, one of the longest parish churches in England, overlooks the water meadows known as the Quomps.

From the quay, the rivers open into Christchurch Harbour, a sheltered estuary with mudflats and saltmarsh. The harbour is bordered by reed beds and is a noted site for birdlife. A narrow peninsula of land, Mudeford Sandbank, separates the harbour from the sea and is accessed by a small ferry.

Area overview

On average Christchurch Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year. There are 7 schools in Christchurch Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Christchurch Town is home to around 9,470 people, with a population density of about 2,638.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Christchurch Town Population
9,470
Population density
2,638.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.4(+75%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.03(-24%)
Shoplifting
12.14(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(+2%)
Other theft
6.44(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,622
91.02%
Other White
345
3.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.81%
Irish
67
0.71%
Indian
48
0.51%
Total population: 9,473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,472
31.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,374
17.56%
No qualifications
1,285
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,218
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
741
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 7,823

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,689
37.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,108
24.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
914
20.25%
Other social rented
602
13.34%
Other forms of private rent
97
2.15%
Total households: 4,513

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Christchurch Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Christchurch Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£472,500
Flats49£181,500
Semi-Detached18£397,250
Terraced36£382,500

10 years median price trend in Christchurch Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Christchurch Town.

All postcodes in Christchurch Town

BH232XS

Beauchamp Place

BH231DX

Castle Street

BH231HU

Wick Lane

BH231LD

Springwater Drive

BH231NL

King's Avenue

BH231PQ

Barrack Road

BH231RQ

Lights Close

BH232AG

Portfield Road

BH232TT

Dragoon Way

BH239PQ

Christchurch Town

BH231EQ

Christchurch Town

BH231HH

Cameron Road

BH231QL

Bargates

BH232ED

Somerset Road

BH239ER

Beauchamp Place

BH231NS

King's Avenue

BH231RA

The Meridians

BH232BL

Lavender Lane

BH232FB

Beauchamp Place

BH232LS

Fairmile Road

BH231AZ

Bridge Street

BH231JL

Stour Road

BH237LQ

Stony Lane

BH231AB

High Street

BH231EG

Bridge Street

BH231AY

High Street

BH232AA

Clarendon Road

BH232FJ

Hyde Mews

BH234XS

Beauchamp Place

BH239LL

Beauchamp Place

BH231GB

Priory Mews

BH231HE

Amsterdam Square

BH231JP

Stour Road

BH231QU

Twynham Avenue

BH232FR

Royal Close

BH231AU

High Street

BH231DU

Castle Street

BH231LE

The Buttery

BH231PW

Arthur Lane

BH232AR

Barrack Road

BH237ES

Beauchamp Place

BH231NW

King's Avenue

BH231PE

Christchurch Town

BH233LH

Palmerston Avenue

BH231DY

Bridge Street

BH231FF

Church Lane

BH231NQ

King's Avenue

BH239NX

Beauchamp Place

BH231HW

Stony Lane South

BH231LF

The Buttery

BH231QB

Saxon Square

BH231RB

Wentworth Drive

BH232DT

Robin Gardens

BH233PD

Palmerston Avenue

BH231DB

Princess Avenue

BH231JF

Sopers Lane

BH232GD

Church Gardens

BH233DX

Asquith Close

BH233TP

Russell Drive

BH239JW

Beauchamp Place

BH231NU

Malmesbury Close

BH231PA

Barrack Road

BH231QA

High Street

BH232DN

Elizabeth Avenue

BH233PA

Russell Drive

BH239FA

Beauchamp Place

BH239LN

Beauchamp Place

BH239NP

Beauchamp Place

BH231BN

High Street

BH231QX

Fairfield

BH232BQ

Barrack Road

BH232EG

Burnett Avenue

BH231PJ

Stour Road

BH232BN

Bailey Drive

BH232LJ

Fairmile Road

BH233NB

Disraeli Road

BH234ZW

Beauchamp Place

BH231PZ

Bargates

BH232DY

Fitzmaurice Road

BH233LG

Pelham Close

BH231DZ

Rossiters Quay

BH232BU

Avenue Road

BH231AW

High Street

BH231DR

Priory Quay

BH231FJ

Wick Lane

BH232BE

Barrack Road

BH231HL

Livingstone Road

BH231LQ

Turnberry Close

BH231QH

Bargates

BH231QW

Bargates

BH231RG

Lights Close

BH232FL

Bryant Close

BH231QT

Beaconsfield Road

BH232AP

Barrack Road

BH232BD

Barrack Road

BH233LP

Buccaneers Close

BH239NE

Beauchamp Place

BH231JG

Sopers Lane

BH231JT

Douglas Avenue

BH231NR

King's Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.