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BH23 1QP

Bargates

Christchurch Town

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Detailed insights for BH23 1QP

Overview

Postcode BH23 1QP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Druitt Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Christchurch Town has a high 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

7/10

Christchurch Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

5/10

The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from BH23 1QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Christchurch Town near BH23 1QP 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH23 1QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Christchurch

N/A

Walking directions to Christchurch

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH23 1QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDruitt GardensSmallWalking directions to Druitt Gardens
0.3 miNew Zealand GardensSmallWalking directions to New Zealand Gardens

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
5,965.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.17(+236%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.98(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+42%)
Public order
7.92(+21%)
Burglary
7.26(+161%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
89.68%
Other White
16
4.23%
Irish
5
1.32%
Chinese
3
0.79%
Indian
3
0.79%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
32.53%
Level 3 (A level)
61
21.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.61%
No qualifications
36
12.46%
Apprenticeship
17
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
42.51%
Owns outright
43
25.75%
Owns with a mortgage
38
22.75%
Other social rented
7
4.19%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.19%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Median price£352,250
Price per sq ft£412
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £450K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £352,250 (about £412 per square foot) in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Christchurch Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£510,000£463
Semi-Detached33£382,500£430
Terraced49£355,000£422
Flats43£196,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Christchurch Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Christchurch Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£215,000£302,000£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£382,500£362,750
2026£550,000£220,000£385,000£356,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Christchurch Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Christchurch Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355£310£323£351
2017£333£323£336£351
2018£353£301£382£366
2019£353£331£356£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£432£339£430£405
2026£416£320£416£423
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Christchurch Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Christchurch Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 1QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 1QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 4, Gilbert Court, 104, Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QPFlatsLeasehold£167,500
11 Feb 20263A, Station Road, Christchurch, BH23 1QYFlatsLeasehold£225,000
29 Jul 202520, Station Road, Christchurch, BH23 1QYDetachedLeasehold£215,000
16 Jun 202536A, Fairfield, Christchurch, BH23 1QXFlatsLeasehold£255,000
04 Nov 202511, Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1QUDetachedFreehold£510,000

Schools

In the BH23 1QP postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH23 1QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableChristchurch Learning CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.1 miPrimaryChristchurch Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChristchurch Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 1QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH23 1QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBargates News, Food & WineBargates, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1QHWalking directions to Bargates News, Food & Wine
0.2 miWaitrose33 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miAsda ExpressBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1PQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miE & E StoreHigh Street, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1AEWalking directions to E & E Store
0.3 miIcelandSaxon Square, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1QAWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH23 1QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael John Tarling

Christchurch Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mike Cox

Christchurch Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Christopher Chope

Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyChristchurchE14001171
WardChristchurch TownE05012658
ParishChristchurchE04012814
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Christchurch TownE02004241
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 031EE01034279
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH23 1QP

Is BH23 1QP (Christchurch Town) safe?

The area around BH23 1QP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BH23 1QP?

The median sale price around BH23 1QP in Christchurch Town is £352,250 (about £412 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH23 1QP?

There are 8 schools close to BH23 1QP, including Christchurch Learning Centre (Good), Christchurch Junior School (Good) and Christchurch Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH23 1QP?

The closest station to BH23 1QP is Christchurch, about 177 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH23 1QP?

BH23 1QP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH23 1QP (Christchurch Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 1QP 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.