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BH23 2TZ

Dragoon Way

Christchurch Town

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Overview

Postcode BH23 2TZ 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 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from BH23 2TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Christchurch Town near BH23 2TZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH23 2TZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Christchurch

N/A

Walking directions to Christchurch

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
2,497.6 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
234
91.41%
Other White
14
5.47%
Chinese
2
0.78%
Other Asian
2
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.78%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
37.68%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.91%
No qualifications
24
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
31.45%
Shared ownership
29
23.39%
Owns outright
27
21.77%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.55%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 2TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 15, Liberty Court, Dragoon Way, Christchurch, BH23 2TZFlatsLeasehold£235,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 15, Liberty Court, Dragoon Way, Christchurch, BH23 2TZFlatsLeasehold£235,000
21 Mar 202520, Lancer Close, Christchurch, BH23 2TUTerracedLeasehold£240,000
28 Mar 2025130, Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BDTerracedFreehold£370,000
05 May 202630, Beaulieu Road, Christchurch, BH23 2EAFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the BH23 2TZ postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH23 2TZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryChristchurch Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableFutures Autism UnlimitedSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChristchurch Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 2TZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH23 2TZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlBailey Drive, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 2BNWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miOne Stop125-127 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AWWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAsda ExpressBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1PQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miTesco Express271 Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLondisStour Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1JPWalking directions to Londis

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 2TZ, 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 031BE01020361
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BH23 2TZ

Is BH23 2TZ (Christchurch Town) safe?

The area around BH23 2TZ 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 2TZ?

The median sale price around BH23 2TZ 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 2TZ?

There are 10 schools close to BH23 2TZ, including Christchurch Infant School (Outstanding), Futures Autism Unlimited and Christchurch Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH23 2TZ?

The closest station to BH23 2TZ is Christchurch, about 635 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH23 2TZ?

BH23 2TZ 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 2TZ (Christchurch Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 2TZ 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.