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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

BH233SX

Miller Road

BH239PQ

Christchurch Town

BH231FN

Christchurch Town

BH231JY

Fairway Drive

BH231NF

King's Avenue

BH239PR

Christchurch Town

BH231LW

Stour Road

BH231PH

Magdalen Lane

BH231DA

Queens Avenue

BH231HL

Livingstone Road

BH231PE

Christchurch Town

BH231DT

Castle Street

BH239GX

Beauchamp Place

BH233AG

Burton Road

BH231JF

Sopers Lane

BH231JD

St Margarets Avenue

BH239ZJ

Bridge Street

BH233TP

Russell Drive

BH233LT

Stanpit

BH239NH

Beauchamp Place

BH232FX

Beekeepers Walk

BH231PJ

Stour Road

BH231QY

Station Road

BH231EP

Purewell

BH231JS

Haarlem Mews

BH232DE

Avon Road East

BH231QB

Saxon Square

BH231LE

The Buttery

BH232AD

Clarendon Road

BH239PL

Christchurch Town

BH231QA

High Street

BH239LT

Beauchamp Place

BH232BD

Barrack Road

BH231NP

King's Avenue

BH239PB

Christchurch Town

BH231AZ

Bridge Street

BH233PH

Somerford Road

BH232DB

York Close

BH233PB

Addington Place

BH231EZ

Stony Lane

BH232DL

Burnett Road

BH232DQ

Grove Road East

BH231GA

Ducking Stool Walk

BH231EU

Purewell

BH231LU

Manor Road

BH233RQ

Groveley Road

BH232AQ

Portfield Road

BH231DF

Pound Lane

BH233TN

Russell Drive

BH231DJ

Avon Wharf

BH231JW

Stour Road

BH231NG

King's Avenue

BH232DN

Elizabeth Avenue

BH231JQ

Riverlea Road

BH233DT

Normandy Drive

BH231GB

Priory Mews

BH233TU

Meredith Close

BH231LL

Orchard Close

BH233TX

Meredith Close

BH231JX

Fairway Drive

BH239JQ

Beauchamp Place

BH231EH

Purewell

BH233LQ

Grafton Close

BH232FB

Beauchamp Place

BH231JG

Sopers Lane

BH239HE

Beauchamp Place

BH231QF

The Mews

BH231AB

High Street

BH232FF

Hyde Mews

BH231FH

Bargates

BH231FL

Regent Way

BH231WB

Beauchamp Place

BH231PU

Arthur Road

BH231AQ

Christchurch Town

BH231NZ

Wick Point Mews

BH231ET

Dairy Close

BH231JJ

Willow Way

BH232BS

Beauchamp Place

BH239HH

Beauchamp Place

BH234ZW

Beauchamp Place

BH231RB

Wentworth Drive

BH231PR

Belvedere Road

BH232BZ

Avenue Road

BH234XS

Beauchamp Place

BH232TU

Lancer Close

BH231AS

High Street

BH231NL

King's Avenue

BH231LN

Stour Road

BH231NH

King's Avenue

BH231BD

Quay Road

BH231QH

Bargates

BH231NQ

King's Avenue

BH233HB

Groveley Road

BH232UA

Knapp Close

BH231LQ

Turnberry Close

BH231JT

Douglas Avenue

BH231LG

Marshlands Close

BH232TY

Dragoon Way

BH232JZ

Knapp Mill Avenue

BH231LR

Gleadowe Avenue

Data Sources

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