Postcode BH23 2FY 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 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 nearest station is Christchurch, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Iford Meadows.
Christchurch Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Christchurch Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from BH23 2FY.
Christchurch Town near BH23 2FY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christchurch located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch | N/A | Walking directions to Christchurch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iford Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Iford Meadows |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £510,000 | £463 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £382,500 | £430 |
| Terraced | 49 | £355,000 | £422 |
| Flats | 43 | £196,000 | £321 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2FY.
In the BH23 2FY postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 2FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Bailey Drive, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2BN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 125-127 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1PQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bargates News, Food & Wine | Bargates, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1QH | Walking directions to Bargates News, Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Stour Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JP | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH23 2FY, 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 2FY 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH23 2FY in Christchurch Town is £352,250 (about £412 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BH23 2FY, including Christchurch Infant School (Outstanding), Christchurch Junior School (Good) and Christchurch Learning Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH23 2FY is Christchurch, about 351 m away.
BH23 2FY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,602 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 2FY 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).
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.