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BH23 5JZ

Abingdon Drive

Highcliffe & Walkford

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Detailed insights for BH23 5JZ

Overview

Postcode BH23 5JZ is located in an urban city, within the Highcliffe & Walkford ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Highcliffe & Walkford area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highcliffe & Walkford is £46,404 per year. The nearest station is Hinton Admiral, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Highcliffe & Walkford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,468 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Highcliffe & Walkford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highcliffe & Walkford is £46,404 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from BH23 5JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Highcliffe & Walkford near BH23 5JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hinton Admiral located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
1,881.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.3(-75%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.42(-70%)
Burglary
2.77(0%)
Other theft
1.66(-71%)
Bicycle theft
0.55(-17%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
320
94.67%
Other White
10
2.96%
Irish
3
0.89%
Other Asian
2
0.59%
African
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
29.28%
No qualifications
66
20.56%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.46%
Apprenticeship
35
10.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
118
72.39%
Owns with a mortgage
28
17.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.98%
Other social rented
2
1.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Highcliffe & Walkford

Median price£438,500
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)220
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £584K

Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £438,500 (about £415 per square foot) in Highcliffe & Walkford area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached96£600,000£448
Semi-Detached30£427,500£444
Terraced18£376,000£391
Flats76£252,500£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highcliffe & Walkford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,750£196,750£293,500£283,250
2017£489,000£225,000£313,750£293,000
2018£491,475£275,000£360,000£295,000
2019£499,975£232,500£350,000£285,000
2020£502,500£235,000£373,000£360,000
2021£564,000£243,000£410,000£350,000
2022£652,000£267,500£435,000£397,500
2023£595,000£319,750£453,500£400,000
2024£595,000£280,000£455,000£320,000
2025£585,000£255,000£420,000£382,500
2026£592,074£235,000£435,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382£295£307£295
2017£370£304£359£314
2018£396£368£377£344
2019£412£330£386£345
2020£406£321£399£369
2021£446£356£459£362
2022£518£368£523£389
2023£487£403£448£375
2024£489£377£456£410
2025£470£346£447£397
2026£438£279£432£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highcliffe & Walkford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highcliffe & Walkford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 5JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH23 5JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202516, Loraine Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 5LBDetachedFreehold£640,000
16 Dec 2025Flat 3, Brearley Court, Mill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 5LAFlatsLeasehold£220,000
30 May 20258, Mill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 5LADetachedFreehold£675,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 7, Brearley Court, Mill Lane, Christchurch, BH23 5LAFlatsLeasehold£240,000
26 Sept 202510, Elphinstone Road, Christchurch, BH23 5LLDetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the BH23 5JZ postcode area, located within Highcliffe & Walkford, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH23 5JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryHighcliffe St Mark Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 5JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH23 5JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressLymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Gourmet Grocer343 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5EGWalking directions to The Gourmet Grocer

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

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 5JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Martin

Highcliffe & Walkford - Elected 4 May 2023

Christchurch Independents

David Francis Martin

Highcliffe & Walkford - Elected 4 May 2023

Christchurch Independents

Member of parliament

Christopher Chope

Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyChristchurchE14001171
ParishHighcliffe and WalkfordE04012815
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highcliffe & WalkfordE02004238
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 019AE01020349
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH23 5JZ

Is BH23 5JZ (Highcliffe & Walkford) safe?

The area around BH23 5JZ records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5JZ?

The median sale price around BH23 5JZ in Highcliffe & Walkford is £438,500 (about £415 per square foot) based on 220 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH23 5JZ?

There is 1 school close to BH23 5JZ, including Highcliffe St Mark Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH23 5JZ?

BH23 5JZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH23 5JZ (Highcliffe & Walkford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH23 5JZ is Christopher Chope (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Martin (Christchurch Independents) and David Francis Martin (Christchurch Independents).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.