Postcode BH23 1HP 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 60.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Stanpit Recreation Ground.
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 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from BH23 1HP.
Somerford near BH23 1HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £549,500 |
| Flats | 43 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £387,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £369,000 |
10 years price trend in Christchurch Town
In the BH23 1HP postcode area, located within Somerford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Purewell News, Food & Wine | Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJ | |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Mudeford Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LZ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.