Area Analysis New Forest, South East

BH23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH23 postcode area.

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Population

55,323

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,575 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £392,447 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3126
Anti-social behaviour2037
Criminal damage and arson908
Shoplifting876
Other theft762

school Local Schools

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Christchurch Infant School

Outstanding349 pupils
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Somerford Primary School

Good237 pupils
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Mudeford Community Infants' School

Good179 pupils
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Mudeford Junior School

Outstanding263 pupils
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Burton Church of England Primary School

Good343 pupils
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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch

Good216 pupils
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Portfield School

Good107 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Deli-licious
  • Parley Court Golf Centre
  • Patisserie Mark Bennett
  • Pinocchios Restaurant
  • Pizza Baracca
  • + 99 more
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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • M & T SITE SHOP
  • THE BIG SCOOP
  • Avon Stores
  • Bargates News
  • Boots UK Limited
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • CARPENTERS ARMS
  • CAT & FIDDLE
  • THE CROWN
  • THE WOOLPACK
  • THE NEW QUEEN INN
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Alexanders
  • Arowana
  • Bargates Fish & Chips
  • Blues
  • British Chippy
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • CO-OP
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Burton Green News & Stores
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • + 12 more