Postcode BH23 3HP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Somerford is £44,693 per year. The nearest station is Christchurch located about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stanpit Recreation Ground.
Somerford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Somerford has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% 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 per household in Somerford is £44,693 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH23 3HP.
Somerford near BH23 3HP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stanpit Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Stanpit Recreation Ground |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Burton & Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £830,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Burton & Grange
In the BH23 3HP 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 3HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | Jellicoe Drive, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3SL | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Stanpit, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Purewell News, Food & Wine | Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJ | Walking directions to Purewell News, Food & Wine |
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 3HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Anthony Flagg
Burton & Grange - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon McCormack
Burton & Grange - Elected 4 May 2023
Christopher Chope
Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.