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BH23 2EH

Bernards Close

Commons

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Overview

Postcode BH23 2EH is located in an urban city, within the Commons ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Christchurch Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Iford Meadows.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Christchurch Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Christchurch Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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 road, approximately 180 ft away from BH23 2EH.

Flood risk

Low

Christchurch Town near BH23 2EH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH23 2EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Christchurch

N/A

Walking directions to Christchurch

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH23 2EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miIford MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Iford Meadows

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
7,211.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.68(+106%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.32(-42%)
Shoplifting
11.93(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(+22%)
Public order
6.82(+4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
382
90.74%
Other White
13
3.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.19%
Irish
5
1.19%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
26.03%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.32%
No qualifications
62
19.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
30.54%
Owns outright
50
29.94%
Owns with a mortgage
42
25.15%
Other social rented
17
10.18%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.8%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Commons

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£348K – £580K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £406 per square foot) in Commons area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,115,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Commons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached84£529,000£422
Terraced12£372,000£378
Semi-Detached21£365,000£398
Flats20£210,750£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Commons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Commons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£182,500£321,250£258,000
2017£385,000£205,000£299,500£275,000
2018£425,000£169,950£315,000£305,000
2019£425,000£165,000£333,000£310,000
2020£445,000£182,000£337,500£281,500
2021£515,000£175,000£367,500£334,750
2022£565,000£192,000£376,750£377,500
2023£590,000£153,500£420,000£320,000
2024£513,750£193,000£380,000£410,000
2025£525,000£225,000£380,000£367,500
2026£515,000£204,000£347,500£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Commons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Commons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344£282£330£347
2017£362£274£310£312
2018£352£373£347£349
2019£375£291£339£348
2020£368£305£366£347
2021£422£300£371£385
2022£456£382£426£409
2023£451£246£386£384
2024£416£326£406£414
2025£422£317£407£380
2026£425£289£457£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Commons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Commons in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 20253, Bernards Close, Christchurch, BH23 2EHTerracedFreehold£310,600
05 Feb 202612, Somerset Road, Christchurch, BH23 2EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£367,000
28 Nov 202516, Somerset Road, Christchurch, BH23 2EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
26 Mar 2025182, Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BQOtherLeasehold£42,500
06 Mar 202642, Windsor Road, Christchurch, BH23 2EEDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the BH23 2EH postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH23 2EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryChristchurch Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryChristchurch Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableFutures Autism UnlimitedSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 2EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH23 2EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express271 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miOne Stop125-127 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AWWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLidlBailey Drive, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2BNWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miThe Grove Premier Express50 The Grove, Christchurch, BH23 2HBWalking directions to The Grove Premier Express

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 2EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Margaret Phipps

Commons - Elected 4 May 2023

Christchurch Independents

Vanessa Ricketts

Commons - Elected 4 May 2023

Christchurch Independents

Member of parliament

Christopher Chope

Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyChristchurchE14001171
WardCommonsE05012659
ParishChristchurchE04012814
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Christchurch TownE02004241
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 031BE01020361
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BH23 2EH

Is BH23 2EH (Christchurch Town) safe?

The area around BH23 2EH records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2EH?

The median sale price around BH23 2EH in Christchurch Town is £445,000 (about £406 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH23 2EH?

There are 8 schools close to BH23 2EH, including Christchurch Infant School (Outstanding), Christchurch Junior School (Good) and Futures Autism Unlimited. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH23 2EH?

The closest station to BH23 2EH is Christchurch, about 999 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH23 2EH?

BH23 2EH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 2EH is Christopher Chope (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Margaret Phipps (Christchurch Independents) and Vanessa Ricketts (Christchurch Independents).

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.