Postcode BH23 1HP is located in an urban city, within the Christchurch Town area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Somerford area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somerford is £44,693 per year. The median sale price in Christchurch Town is £346,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £430,000. The nearest station is Christchurch, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stanpit Recreation Ground.
Somerford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,572 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Somerford has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Somerford is £44,693 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.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Christchurch | N/A | Walking directions to Christchurch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stanpit Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Stanpit Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Two Riversmeet Park | Large | Walking directions to Two Riversmeet Park |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £346,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £522,500 | £448 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £385,000 | £422 |
| Terraced | 56 | £343,500 | £414 |
| Flats | 45 | £225,000 | £332 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382,500 | £208,000 | £311,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | £438,000 | £200,725 | £314,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £448,000 | £205,000 | £346,500 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | £439,950 | £198,750 | £335,000 | £291,500 |
| 2020 | £444,500 | £192,501 | £339,995 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £457,500 | £206,250 | £359,000 | £375,000 |
| 2022 | £538,000 | £225,000 | £441,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £215,000 | £407,500 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £214,250 | £395,000 | £368,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £195,000 | £382,500 | £357,500 |
| 2026 | £555,000 | £225,000 | £408,000 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £358 | £295 | £330 | £338 |
| 2017 | £333 | £323 | £336 | £351 |
| 2018 | £353 | £301 | £382 | £366 |
| 2019 | £353 | £331 | £343 | £353 |
| 2020 | £386 | £301 | £366 | £379 |
| 2021 | £393 | £322 | £380 | £390 |
| 2022 | £493 | £354 | £434 | £459 |
| 2023 | £451 | £346 | £448 | £434 |
| 2024 | £423 | £328 | £434 | £416 |
| 2025 | £440 | £344 | £430 | £404 |
| 2026 | £405 | £328 | £416 | £425 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 1HP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 3, Scotts Hill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 34, Scotts Hill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HF | Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 11, Scotts Hill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Dolphin Cottage, 9, Amsterdam Square, Christchurch, BH23 1HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 27, Scotts Hill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £437,500 |
In the BH23 1HP postcode area, located within Somerford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mudeford Community Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Somerford Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Grange School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH23 1HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Purewell News, Food & Wine | Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJ | Walking directions to Purewell News, Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Stanpit, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH23 1HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael John Tarling
Christchurch Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Cox
Christchurch Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Christopher Chope
Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH23 1HP records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BH23 1HP in Christchurch Town is £346,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BH23 1HP, including Mudeford Community Infants' School (Good), Somerford Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Grange School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH23 1HP is Christchurch, about 1,359 m away.
BH23 1HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 1HP is Christopher Chope (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Michael John Tarling (Liberal Democrats) and Mike Cox (Liberal Democrats).