Postcode BH23 3RA 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 111.3 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 1.4 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 111.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Somerford is £39,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH23 3RA.
Somerford near BH23 3RA 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 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 3RA 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 3RA
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Mudeford Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LZ | 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.