BH23 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 1570 active and 595 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH23 (20%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH23 are around £392k, down 13.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH23 at 179 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH23 postcode area.
55,323
49
£ 40,575 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH23 — age 49, 73% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £392k. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Christchurch Infant School
Somerford Primary School
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Mudeford Junior School
Burton Church of England Primary School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Portfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- THE OLD VICARAGE HOTEL (HINTON) LTD
- TYRRELLS FORD HOTEL
- Avon Causeway Hotel
- Bailey Bridge
- Beautiful South
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Deli-licious
- Parley Court Golf Centre
- Patisserie Mark Bennett
- Pinocchios Restaurant
- Pizza Baracca
- + 99 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- M & T SITE SHOP
- THE BIG SCOOP
- Avon Stores
- Bargates News
- Boots UK Limited
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- CARPENTERS ARMS
- CAT & FIDDLE
- THE CROWN
- THE WOOLPACK
- THE NEW QUEEN INN
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Alexanders
- Arowana
- Bargates Fish & Chips
- Blues
- British Chippy
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- CO-OP
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Burton Green News & Stores
- Co-op
- Co-op
- + 12 more
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