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Christchurch Town

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Christchurch Town

About

Christchurch Town ward is located in the eastern part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority. It covers the historic town centre of Christchurch, including landmarks like Christchurch Priory and the Quay. The area is bordered by the Rivers Avon and Stour, which meet near the town centre.

The ward includes residential areas, shops, and green spaces such as Christchurch Quay and the nearby harbour. Local amenities include schools, healthcare facilities, and transport links, with Christchurch railway station providing connections to nearby towns. The ward has a mix of older properties and newer developments, reflecting its long history as a market town.

Area overview

On average Christchurch Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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 of residents in Christchurch Town is £44,137 per year. There are 7 schools in Christchurch Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

15.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Christchurch Town Population

10,289

Population density

2,967 per km²

Demographics

British

9,396

91.32%

Other White

373

3.63%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.65%

Irish

0.62%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.49%

Total population: 10,289

Housing

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

Total households: 4,856

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £372,475 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	36	£549,500	£372,250	£457,250	£625,000	£872,500
Flats	43	£195,000	£86,500	£168,500	£261,310	£454,450
Semi-Detached	29	£387,000	£262,400	£340,000	£450,000	£642,100
Terraced	48	£369,000	£252,250	£308,875	£456,550	£543,250

10 years price trend in Christchurch Town

All postcodes in Christchurch Town

BH232BU

Avenue Road

BH233EE

Le Patourel Close

BH233LG

Pelham Close

BH231AW

High Street

BH231DH

Christchurch Town

BH231DR

Quay Road

BH231FJ

Wick Lane

BH231HG

Moffat Road

BH231HL

Livingstone Road

BH231LQ

Turnberry Close

BH231RG

Lights Close

BH231QH

Bargates

BH231QW

Bargates

BH232FL

Bryant Close

BH233HJ

West View Road

BH233HL

Mudeford Lane

BH239PE

Christchurch Town

BH231HR

Delft Mews

BH231JG

Sopers Lane

BH231JT

Douglas Avenue

BH231NR

King's Avenue

BH231QT

Beaconsfield Road

BH232AP

Christchurch Town

BH232BD

Christchurch Town

BH232UA

Knapp Close

BH233LP

Buccaneers Close

BH233SP

Christchurch By Pass

BH239HE

Beauchamp Place

BH239NE

Beauchamp Place

BH231AX

Purewell

BH231HP

Haarlem Mews

BH231JU

Douglas Avenue

BH231LB

Tilburg Road

BH231LJ

Springwater Drive

BH231LZ

King's Avenue

BH231NP

King's Avenue

BH233LR

Stanpit

BH239JH

Beauchamp Place

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail