Postcode BH23 2SW 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 Burton & Airport area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burton & Airport is £53,351 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Burton & Airport has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Burton & Airport has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burton & Airport is £53,351 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH23 2SW.
Burton & Airport near BH23 2SW 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Commons area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £969,005.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 81 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £373,750 |
10 year median price trend in Commons
In the BH23 2SW postcode area, located within Burton & Airport, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Marlow Drive, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2UJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 7 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | No 1 South African Shop | 5 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR | Walking directions to No 1 South African Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.