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Christchurch Town

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About

Christchurch Town ward covers the historic core of Christchurch, centred around the Priory Church and Quay. The area is defined by the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Stour, with the harbour providing a focal point for boating and riverside walks. Residential streets radiate from the commercial heart along Saxon Square and the High Street, blending older properties with more modern developments. The ward's layout is shaped by its waterways and the open spaces of the Quomps and Christchurch Quay.

The imposing Christchurch Priory, a Norman church with medieval alterations, dominates the skyline. Its presence anchors the ward's character, with the adjacent Priory Gardens and ruins of the Norman castle providing green space. Local economy revolves around independent shops, cafes, and the tourist activity generated by the harbour and historic sites. The unique twice-daily phenomenon of the Runny Tide, a tidal bore on the River Stour, is observed here.

Area overview

On average Christchurch Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% 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 £51,018 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 10,289 people, with a population density of about 2,967.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Christchurch Town Population
10,289
Population density
2,967 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.39(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.23(+103%)
Shoplifting
9.23(+40%)
Other theft
7.29(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,396
91.32%
Other White
373
3.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
67
0.65%
Irish
64
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.49%
Total population: 10,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,671
31.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,496
17.5%
No qualifications
1,420
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,358
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
853
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,743
35.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,172
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
907
18.68%
Other social rented
795
16.37%
Other forms of private rent
97
2%
Total households: 4,856

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,480,000.

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
Detached37£510,000
Flats50£200,000
Semi-Detached33£370,000
Terraced44£356,250

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

BH231NE

King's Avenue

BH233DU

Knowles Close

BH233DS

Marabout Close

BH231DE

Whitehall

BH231JA

Wickfield Avenue

BH231DD

Princess Avenue

BH231LF

The Buttery

BH232AP

Barrack Road

BH232FY

Portfield Gardens

BH231DR

Priory Quay

BH232FT

Plessis Close

BH231HF

Scotts Hill Lane

BH239PS

Christchurch Town

BH231HR

Delft Mews

BH231JH

South View Road

BH232FU

Grove Gardens

BH231FD

Tamlyns Farm Mews

BH231HH

Cameron Road

BH232DT

Robin Gardens

BH231HT

Wick Lane

BH239LD

Beauchamp Place

BH239ER

Beauchamp Place

BH231DB

Princess Avenue

BH232DD

Sherwood Close

BH231QZ

Fairfield Close

BH231NA

Kings Avenue

BH231AW

High Street

BH232LA

Fairmile Road

BH231JP

Stour Road

BH231BP

Church Lane

BH232TZ

Dragoon Way

BH232JY

Mill Road

BH231PL

Stour Road

BH231FB

Wick Lane

BH231PN

Christchurch Town

BH233EE

Le Patourel Close

BH239NP

Beauchamp Place

BH231DN

Millhams Street

BH233PD

Palmerston Avenue

BH231DP

Castle Street

BH231NJ

King's Avenue

BH232TS

Calkin Close

BH231PD

Barrack Road

BH233TR

Riverslea Mews

BH231BZ

Queens Avenue

BH231ES

Purewell

BH233SS

Knowles Close

BH231PG

Ashtree Meadows

BH231BN

High Street

BH231BT

Silver Street

BH233TW

Russell Drive

BH231AR

Purewell Gate

BH239LL

Beauchamp Place

BH231EJ

Purewell

BH231PW

Arthur Lane

BH231JB

Wickfield Avenue

BH233LH

Palmerston Avenue

BH232LB

Fairmile Road

BH233SP

Christchurch By Pass

BH231ED

Bridge Street

BH231EB

Bridge Street

BH231LJ

Springwater Drive

BH233LG

Pelham Close

BH231NT

Christchurch Town

BH231LZ

Kings Avenue

BH239JP

Beauchamp Place

BH231QN

Fountain Way

BH231RH

Beauchamp Place

BH231QW

Bargates

BH233SR

Troak Close

BH231AU

High Street

BH231FA

Stony Lane South

BH233TL

Gladstone Close

BH231AF

High Street

BH233PT

Purewell Close

BH231FJ

Wick Lane

BH231AE

High Street

BH239LN

Beauchamp Place

BH232XD

Christchurch Town

BH231QL

Bargates

BH231RA

The Meridians

BH231QT

Beaconsfield Road

BH233FE

Spellers Way

BH231NY

Wick Point Mews

BH231HX

Wick Lane

BH231QP

Bargates

BH231NR

King's Avenue

BH232UE

Tidemill Close

BH231ND

King's Avenue

BH232DF

Avon Road West

BH232AS

Newcroft Gardens

BH232AW

Barrack Road

BH231LD

Springwater Drive

BH231NX

Creedy Drive

BH232AJ

Barrack Road

BH231FG

Stour Road

BH231BJ

High Street

BH231JE

Sopers Lane

BH232DH

Grove Road West

BH232AB

Clarendon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.