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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

BH231DW

Millhams Street

BH233LP

Buccaneers Close

BH231PS

Stour Road

BH231DU

Castle Street

BH232UD

Latch Farm Avenue

BH231QD

Bargates

BH231BW

Church Street

BH231HB

Rotterdam Drive

BH233LR

Stanpit

BH232FL

Bryant Close

BH231LT

Manor Road

BH235XS

Beauchamp Place

BH232BU

Avenue Road

BH231RD

The Meridians

BH233DY

Norton Close

BH231JL

Stour Road

BH232DG

Avon Road West

BH231QU

Twynham Avenue

BH231HP

Utrecht Court

BH233SU

Haking Road

BH231EN

Purewell

BH232RQ

Rimbury Way

BH239NX

Beauchamp Place

BH232DW

Elizabeth Avenue

BH231HW

Stony Lane South

BH231EX

Stony Lane

BH233HJ

West View Road

BH233FL

Tuttons Rise

BH231RG

Lights Close

BH231EG

Bridge Street

BH232AH

Portfield Close

BH231PZ

Bargates

BH233DR

Ladysmith Close

BH233LN

Baldwin Close

BH231BA

Bank Close

BH231BB

High Street

BH231FF

Church Lane

BH231RL

Orchard Mews

BH231EQ

Christchurch Town

BH231NW

King's Avenue

BH231DY

Bridge Street

BH231LY

Freda Road

BH231DL

Stony Lane

BH239NB

Beauchamp Place

BH232AF

Portfield Road

BH239PF

Christchurch Town

BH232UB

Knapp Close

BH231PB

Willow Way

BH231AY

High Street

BH232TX

Hussar Close

BH231PQ

Barrack Road

BH231RQ

Lights Close

BH231HZ

Wickfield Close

BH231NU

Malmesbury Close

BH231LS

Gleadowe Avenue

BH231HN

Monkswell Green

BH231FE

The Retreat

BH232AG

Portfield Road

BH231PT

Belvedere Road

BH232RG

Deverel Close

BH231LB

Tilburg Road

BH231JN

Stour Road

BH231HG

Scotts Hill Lane

BH239NS

Beauchamp Place

BH239PH

Christchurch Town

BH231HU

Wick Lane

BH232JS

Jumpers Road

BH231DZ

Rossiters Quay

BH231LA

Willow Way

BH233NB

Disraeli Road

BH231AX

Purewell

BH231NN

King's Avenue

BH231BS

Church Lane

BH235ZQ

Beauchamp Place

BH239PG

Christchurch Town

BH231BY

Quay Road

BH232DP

Acorn Close

BH231QX

Fairfield

BH231NB

Kings Avenue

BH231DX

Castle Street

BH231JU

Galton Avenue

BH233LZ

Stanpit

BH232AL

Barrack Road

BH231DH

High Street

BH231EF

Bridge Street

BH232DA

York Close

BH239NE

Beauchamp Place

BH231HJ

Livingstone Road

BH231PP

Christchurch Town

BH231JZ

Fairway Drive

BH231LX

St Johns Road

BH232AE

Addiscombe Road

BH231ZX

Beauchamp Place

BH231PF

Barrack Road

BH232JR

Jumpers Road

BH232BX

Avenue Road

BH232YD

Beauchamp Place

BH233BJ

Batten Close

BH234FB

Beauchamp Place

BH232XS

Beauchamp Place

Data Sources

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