Postcode BH23 3TU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.8 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Somerford has a high 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 low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.7% 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 3TU.
Somerford near BH23 3TU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 50 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £356,250 |
10 year median price trend in Christchurch Town
In the BH23 3TU postcode area, located within Somerford, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 3TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Purewell News, Food & Wine | Purewell, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 1EJ | Walking directions to Purewell News, Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Stanpit, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Hunt Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3EZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3PP | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 3TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael John Tarling
Christchurch Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Cox
Christchurch Town - 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.