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BH23 2AA

Clarendon Road

Christchurch Town

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Overview

Postcode BH23 2AA 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 very low crime levels, with around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below 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 £345,500 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £271,250 and £430,000. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Christchurch Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,027 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Christchurch Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from BH23 2AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Christchurch Town near BH23 2AA 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 2AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Christchurch

N/A

Walking directions to Christchurch

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH23 2AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDruitt GardensSmallWalking directions to Druitt Gardens
0.4 miNew Zealand GardensSmallWalking directions to New Zealand Gardens

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
2,999.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.21(-60%)
Other theft
2.87(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.72(-73%)
Other crime
1.15(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.15(-92%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
350
91.86%
Other White
12
3.15%
Indian
4
1.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.05%
Irish
3
0.79%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
35%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.33%
No qualifications
28
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
41.03%
Owns outright
53
33.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
16.03%
Other social rented
8
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.21%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Median price: £345,500
Price per sq ft: £404
Sales (last 12 months): 162
Typical range (middle 50%): £271K – £430K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £345,500 (about £404 per square foot) in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached26£522,500£448
Semi-Detached34£385,000£422
Terraced56£343,500£414
Flats46£222,500£328

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£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Flat 3, 84, Clarendon Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AAFlatsLeasehold£265,000
03 Jun 2025Flat 1, 84, Clarendon Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AAFlatsLeasehold£250,000
01 May 202614A, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AESemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
02 Apr 202614C, Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AESemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
30 Jun 2026Flat 3, 10, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2LJFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the BH23 2AA postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 4 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for BH23 2AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryChristchurch Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimaryChristchurch Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondaryTwynham SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH23 2AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH23 2AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBargates News, Food & WineBargates, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1QHWalking directions to Bargates News, Food & Wine
0.2 miAsda ExpressBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1PQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLidlBailey Drive, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2BNWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miWaitrose33 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miOne Stop125-127 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AWWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

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 2AA, 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 031AE01020360
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH23 2AA

Is BH23 2AA (Christchurch Town) safe?

The area around BH23 2AA records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH23 2AA?

The median sale price around BH23 2AA in Christchurch Town is £345,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH23 2AA?

There are 5 schools close to BH23 2AA, including Christchurch Infant School (Good), Christchurch Junior School (Good) and Twynham School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BH23 2AA?

The closest station to BH23 2AA is Christchurch, about 158 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH23 2AA?

BH23 2AA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH23 2AA (Christchurch Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 2AA 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).