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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

BH232DB

York Close

BH232LB

Fairmile Road

BH231DT

Castle Street

BH231NF

King's Avenue

BH232DD

Sherwood Close

BH233SS

Knowles Close

BH233SX

Miller Road

BH231FH

Bargates

BH231HZ

Wickfield Close

BH231LA

Willow Way

BH232JY

Mill Road

BH232LA

Fairmile Road

BH231DJ

Avon Wharf

BH231HN

Monkswell Green

BH231JQ

Riverlea Road

BH231LY

Freda Road

BH231QE

Bargates

BH233RQ

Groveley Road

BH231HT

Wick Lane

BH231JA

Wickfield Avenue

BH231NX

Creedy Drive

BH232DG

Avon Road West

BH233LN

Baldwin Close

BH231LT

Manor Road

BH231QZ

Fairfield Close

BH231RH

Beauchamp Place

BH234FB

Beauchamp Place

BH233FE

Spellers Way

BH231BP

Church Lane

BH231EH

Purewell

BH231EX

Stony Lane

BH231JW

Stour Road

BH231QF

The Mews

BH233SR

Troak Close

BH231EF

Bridge Street

BH231HJ

Livingstone Road

BH239JQ

Beauchamp Place

BH239ZJ

Bridge Street

BH239PH

Christchurch Town

BH232AF

Portfield Road

BH232AQ

Portfield Road

BH239NS

Beauchamp Place

BH239PG

Christchurch Town

BH231JD

St Margarets Avenue

BH233FL

Tuttons Rise

BH231JZ

Fairway Drive

BH232TU

Lancer Close

BH232UB

Knapp Close

BH232AH

Portfield Close

BH232TS

Calkin Close

BH233TN

Russell Drive

BH231EP

Purewell

BH231NB

Kings Avenue

BH233DU

Knowles Close

BH231JN

Stour Road

BH231LU

Manor Road

BH231QY

Station Road

BH232LL

Fairmile Road

BH231AQ

Christchurch Town

BH231FL

Regent Way

BH232BY

Avenue Road

BH232BZ

Avenue Road

BH232FX

Beekeepers Walk

BH232FY

Portfield Gardens

BH232JR

Jumpers Road

BH239PF

Christchurch Town

BH231DL

Stony Lane

BH231NA

Kings Avenue

BH231PF

Barrack Road

BH231PL

Stour Road

BH232AE

Addiscombe Road

BH232TZ

Dragoon Way

BH231ND

King's Avenue

BH231PB

Willow Way

BH232FT

Plessis Close

BH233BJ

Batten Close

BH239HH

Beauchamp Place

BH231BD

Quay Road

BH233DT

Normandy Drive

BH239NH

Beauchamp Place

BH231JJ

Willow Way

BH233LZ

Stanpit

BH231BS

Church Lane

BH231DF

Pound Lane

BH231EL

Wolfe Close

BH231NJ

King's Avenue

BH231NY

Wick Point Mews

BH231PH

Magdalen Lane

BH231PN

Christchurch Town

BH232AJ

Barrack Road

BH231FD

Tamlyns Farm Mews

BH231PS

Stour Road

BH239NG

Beauchamp Place

BH231BZ

Queens Avenue

BH231DP

Castle Street

BH231FA

Stony Lane South

BH231JX

Fairway Drive

BH231PD

Barrack Road

BH232UE

Tidemill Close

BH232YD

Beauchamp Place

Data Sources

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