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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

BH235XS

Beauchamp Place

BH231BU

Quay Road

BH231FG

Stour Road

BH232AD

Clarendon Road

BH232DJ

Grove Road West

BH233DY

Norton Close

BH239LD

Beauchamp Place

BH231ES

Purewell

BH231LW

Stour Road

BH231PG

Ashtree Meadows

BH239NB

Beauchamp Place

BH239PS

Christchurch Town

BH231DD

Princess Avenue

BH231LR

Gleadowe Avenue

BH231NT

Christchurch Town

BH231QD

Bargates

BH231BJ

High Street

BH231JY

Fairway Drive

BH231NZ

Wick Point Mews

BH232XS

Beauchamp Place

BH231DX

Castle Street

BH231HU

Wick Lane

BH231LD

Springwater Drive

BH231NL

King's Avenue

BH231PQ

Barrack Road

BH231RQ

Lights Close

BH232AG

Portfield Road

BH232TT

Dragoon Way

BH239PQ

Christchurch Town

BH231EQ

Christchurch Town

BH231HH

Cameron Road

BH231QL

Bargates

BH239ER

Beauchamp Place

BH231NS

King's Avenue

BH231RA

The Meridians

BH232BX

Avenue Road

BH232FB

Beauchamp Place

BH231AZ

Bridge Street

BH231JL

Stour Road

BH237LQ

Stony Lane

BH231AB

High Street

BH231EG

Bridge Street

BH231AY

High Street

BH232AA

Clarendon Road

BH232FJ

Hyde Mews

BH233DS

Marabout Close

BH234XS

Beauchamp Place

BH239LL

Beauchamp Place

BH231GB

Priory Mews

BH231HE

Amsterdam Square

BH231JP

Stour Road

BH231QU

Twynham Avenue

BH233LT

Stanpit

BH231AU

High Street

BH231DU

Castle Street

BH231LE

The Buttery

BH231PW

Arthur Lane

BH232DQ

Grove Road East

BH233DR

Ladysmith Close

BH233SU

Haking Road

BH237ES

Beauchamp Place

BH231NW

King's Avenue

BH231PE

Christchurch Town

BH233LH

Palmerston Avenue

BH233TU

Meredith Close

BH231DY

Bridge Street

BH231FF

Church Lane

BH231HB

Rotterdam Drive

BH231NQ

King's Avenue

BH239NX

Beauchamp Place

BH231HW

Stony Lane South

BH231LF

The Buttery

BH231QB

Saxon Square

BH231RB

Wentworth Drive

BH232DT

Robin Gardens

BH233PD

Palmerston Avenue

BH233ST

Chant Close

BH231DB

Princess Avenue

BH231JF

Sopers Lane

BH233DX

Asquith Close

BH233TP

Russell Drive

BH239JW

Beauchamp Place

BH231NU

Malmesbury Close

BH231PA

Barrack Road

BH231QA

High Street

BH232DN

Elizabeth Avenue

BH233PA

Russell Drive

BH239FA

Beauchamp Place

BH239LN

Beauchamp Place

BH239NP

Beauchamp Place

BH231BN

High Street

BH231QX

Fairfield

BH231PJ

Stour Road

BH232BN

Bailey Drive

BH232LJ

Fairmile Road

BH233NB

Disraeli Road

BH234ZW

Beauchamp Place

BH231PZ

Bargates

BH233LG

Pelham Close

BH231DZ

Rossiters Quay

Data Sources

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