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BH23 3PD

Palmerston Avenue

Christchurch Town

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Overview

Postcode BH23 3PD is located in an urban city, within the Christchurch Town area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Christchurch Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year. The median sale price in Christchurch Town is £346,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £430,000. The nearest station is Christchurch, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stanpit Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
39.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Christchurch Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,495 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Christchurch Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.9%

Approximately 39.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH23 3PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Christchurch Town near BH23 3PD 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH23 3PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStanpit Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Stanpit Recreation Ground
0.3 miTwo Riversmeet ParkLargeWalking directions to Two Riversmeet Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
6,158.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.25(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.35(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.66(+64%)
Other theft
8.16(+45%)
Public order
6.27(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
89.83%
Other White
6
2.03%
Bangladeshi
5
1.69%
Chinese
5
1.69%
Irish
4
1.36%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
26.02%
No qualifications
52
21.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.29%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
37.76%
Owns outright
40
27.97%
Owns with a mortgage
26
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.19%
Social rents from council
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Median price: £346,000
Price per sq ft: £404
Sales (last 12 months): 161
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £430K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £346,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached26£522,500£448
Semi-Detached34£385,000£422
Terraced56£343,500£414
Flats45£225,000£332

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£382,500£208,000£311,000£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£195,000£382,500£357,500
2026£555,000£225,000£408,000£345,000
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£358£295£330£338
2017£333£323£336£351
2018£353£301£382£366
2019£353£331£343£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£440£344£430£404
2026£405£328£416£425
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 3PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 3PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202552, Palmerston Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 3PDTerracedFreehold£455,000
11 Aug 20264, Pelham Close, Christchurch, BH23 3LGTerracedFreehold£485,000
16 Feb 2026103A, Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EJFlatsLeasehold£215,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 3, 83, Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EJFlatsLeasehold£77,500
17 Apr 202624, Addington Place, Christchurch, BH23 3PBTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the BH23 3PD postcode area, located within Christchurch Town, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BH23 3PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryMudeford Community Infants' SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySomerford Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.5 miSecondaryThe Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH23 3PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH23 3PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPurewell News, Food & WinePurewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJWalking directions to Purewell News, Food & Wine
0.1 miNisa LocalStanpit, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LRWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3PPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miLidl81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3PPWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Band A£1,624
Band B£1,894
Band C£2,165
Band D£2,436
Band E£2,977
Band F£3,518
Band G£4,059
Band H£4,871

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 3PD, 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 031CE01020364
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH23 3PD

Is BH23 3PD (Christchurch Town) safe?

The area around BH23 3PD records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BH23 3PD?

The median sale price around BH23 3PD in Christchurch Town is £346,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH23 3PD?

There are 7 schools close to BH23 3PD, including Mudeford Community Infants' School (Good), Somerford Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Grange School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BH23 3PD?

BH23 3PD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,495 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH23 3PD (Christchurch Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 3PD 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).