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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 64 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
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
29.93(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.51(+82%)
Shoplifting
11.37(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.68(+18%)
Other theft
7.58(+35%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 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
Detached36£500,000
Flats43£190,000
Semi-Detached24£388,500
Terraced39£370,000

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

BH231JH

South View Road

BH231FN

Christchurch Town

BH231AJ

High Street

BH233LQ

Grafton Close

BH231DH

High Street

BH231BW

Church Street

BH232AB

Clarendon Road

BH232DE

Avon Road East

BH232DH

Grove Road West

BH232TX

Hussar Close

BH231EB

Bridge Street

BH231HX

Wick Lane

BH231JE

Sopers Lane

BH231AE

High Street

BH231LS

Gleadowe Avenue

BH231NG

King's Avenue

BH233TL

Gladstone Close

BH231BB

High Street

BH231DA

Queens Avenue

BH231HF

Scotts Hill Lane

BH232LN

Fairmile Road

BH233BL

Peppercorn Close

BH239PL

Christchurch Town

BH239PB

Christchurch Town

BH239LT

Beauchamp Place

BH231NE

King's Avenue

BH231QQ

Bargates

BH233PB

Addington Place

BH235ZQ

Beauchamp Place

BH231EU

Purewell

BH231FE

The Retreat

BH231ZX

Beauchamp Place

BH232AL

Barrack Road

BH232DF

Avon Road West

BH232DL

Burnett Road

BH231LG

Marshlands Close

BH231RD

The Meridians

BH231FB

Wick Lane

BH231JB

Wickfield Avenue

BH231NH

King's Avenue

BH233TX

Meredith Close

BH231ED

Bridge Street

BH233TR

Riverslea Mews

BH231LH

Stourbank Road

BH231LX

St Johns Road

BH232JZ

Knapp Mill Avenue

BH232UD

Latch Farm Avenue

BH233BH

Masterson Close

BH231BL

Bridge Street

BH231QN

Fountain Way

BH232BS

Beauchamp Place

BH232DW

Elizabeth Avenue

BH233PH

Somerford Road

BH231AR

Purewell Gate

BH231DE

Whitehall

BH231EJ

Purewell

BH231PP

Christchurch Town

BH231PT

Belvedere Road

BH231PU

Arthur Road

BH231QS

Avon Buildings

BH232RQ

Rimbury Way

BH232TY

Dragoon Way

BH232XD

Christchurch Town

BH233AG

Burton Road

BH233PT

Purewell Close

BH239JU

Beauchamp Place

BH231AS

High Street

BH231BA

Bank Close

BH231BY

Quay Road

BH231DS

Ducking Stool Lane

BH231NN

King's Avenue

BH231QJ

Avon Buildings

BH231RL

Orchard Mews

BH232BT

Reid Street

BH232DA

York Close

BH232RG

Deverel Close

BH231EN

Purewell

BH231WB

Beauchamp Place

BH231DW

Millhams Street

BH232AW

Barrack Road

BH232DP

Acorn Close

BH233HB

Groveley Road

BH239GX

Beauchamp Place

BH239JP

Beauchamp Place

BH231QP

Bargates

BH232FF

Hyde Mews

BH232JS

Jumpers Road

BH231AF

High Street

BH231DN

Millhams Street

BH231LN

Stour Road

BH232FU

Grove Gardens

BH233TW

Russell Drive

BH231BT

Silver Street

BH231ET

Dairy Close

BH231EZ

Stony Lane

BH231GA

Ducking Stool Walk

BH231JS

Haarlem Mews

BH231LL

Orchard Close

BH231PR

Belvedere Road

BH232AS

Newcroft Gardens

Data Sources

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