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BH23 1QN

Christchurch Town

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

England / South West / Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Christchurch Town / BH23 1QN

Overview

Postcode BH23 1QN 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 Christchurch Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Christchurch Town is £44,100 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Quomps.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Christchurch Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Christchurch Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Christchurch Town is £44,100 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from BH23 1QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Christchurch Town near BH23 1QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.3 mi

Christchurch

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miThe QuompsMedium
0.2 miDruitt GardensSmall
0.1 miNew Zealand GardensSmall

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
4,648.1 per km²

Demographics

British
245
86.57%
Other White
14
4.95%
Other Asian
8
2.83%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.06%
Total population: 283

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
79
48.17%
Owns outright
45
27.44%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.59%
Other social rented
18
10.98%
Social rents from council
2
1.22%
Total households: 164

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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£549,500
Flats43£195,000
Semi-Detached29£387,000
Terraced48£369,000

10 years price trend in Christchurch Town

Schools

In the BH23 1QN postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableConnie Rothman Learning CentreOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Priory Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableChristchurch Learning CentrePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miWaitrose33 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QD
0.1 miIcelandSaxon Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1QA
0.1 miE & E StoreHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1AE
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1AF
0.1 miCookHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1AW

Data Sources

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