Postcode BH23 3AL is located in an urban city, within the Burton & Grange ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Somerford area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somerford is £39,000 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Somerford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Somerford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Somerford is £39,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH23 3AL.
Somerford near BH23 3AL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £329,950 in Burton & Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £357,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Burton & Grange
In the BH23 3AL postcode area, located within Somerford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Mudeford Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Purewell News, Food & Wine | Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJ | Walking directions to Purewell News, Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hunt Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3EZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.