Postcode BH23 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Christchurch Town ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region , and forms part of the Somerford area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somerford is £39,000 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Somerford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Somerford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Somerford is £39,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from BH23 1EL.
Somerford near BH23 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £393,750 |
| Terraced | 51 | £368,000 |
10 years price trend in Christchurch Town
In the BH23 1EL postcode area, located within Somerford, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.