Postcode BH23 3SX 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 Somerford area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.8 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Somerford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Somerford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from BH23 3SX.
Somerford near BH23 3SX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Christchurch | N/A | Walking directions to Christchurch |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £501,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £393,750 |
| Terraced | 40 | £371,000 |
10 year median price trend in Christchurch Town
In the BH23 3SX postcode area, located within Somerford, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 3SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Purewell News, Food & Wine | Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJ | Walking directions to Purewell News, Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Mudeford Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Hunt Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3EZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.