Postcode BH23 1JF 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 Christchurch Town area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year. The median sale price in Christchurch Town is £340,000 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £425,000. The nearest station is Christchurch, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Quomps.
Christchurch Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,494 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Christchurch Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from BH23 1JF.
Christchurch Town near BH23 1JF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch | N/A | Walking directions to Christchurch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Quomps | Medium | Walking directions to The Quomps |
| 0.1 mi | Druitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Druitt Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | New Zealand Gardens | Small | Walking directions to New Zealand Gardens |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £405 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 | 23 | £500,000 | £425 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £383,750 | £428 |
| Terraced | 51 | £350,000 | £416 |
| Flats | 45 | £215,000 | £318 |
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 | £192,500 | £383,750 | £355,000 |
| 2026 | £475,000 | £222,500 | £396,500 | £350,000 |
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 | £339 | £430 | £405 |
| 2026 | £394 | £326 | £417 | £425 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 1JF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 30, Wickfield Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1JA | Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 24, Wickfield Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1JA | Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 8, St Margarets Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1JD | Detached | Freehold | £825,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 26, Wick Point Mews, Christchurch, BH23 1NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £789,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 15, Malmesbury Close, Christchurch, BH23 1NU | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the BH23 1JF postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Twynham School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Priory Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Christchurch Infant School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH23 1JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | High Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1BA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | E & E Store | High Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1AE | Walking directions to E & E Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Stour Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | High Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1AW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch News | High Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1BN | Walking directions to Christchurch News |
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 1JF, 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 1JF records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH23 1JF in Christchurch Town is £340,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BH23 1JF, including Twynham School (Good), The Priory Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Christchurch Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH23 1JF is Christchurch, about 612 m away.
BH23 1JF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,494 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 1JF 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).