Postcode BH23 5LJ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highcliffe & Walkford is £46,404 per year. The nearest station is Hinton Admiral located about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Highcliffe & Walkford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
The average income per household in Highcliffe & Walkford is £46,404 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from BH23 5LJ.
Highcliffe & Walkford near BH23 5LJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hinton Admiral located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £438,500 in Highcliffe & Walkford area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 113 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 78 | £252,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highcliffe & Walkford
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH23 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Gourmet Grocer | 343 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5EG | Walking directions to The Gourmet Grocer |
| 0.5 mi | Walkford Stores | 110 Ringwood Road, Christchurch, BH23 5RF | Walking directions to Walkford Stores |
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 5LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Martin
Highcliffe & Walkford - Elected 4 May 2023
David Francis Martin
Highcliffe & Walkford - 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.