Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH23 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH23 1AZ.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH23 1AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH23 1AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH23 1AZ is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Millhams in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Christchurch Town ward and the Christchurch constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH23 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00103177 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH23 1AZ. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH23 1AZ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting20
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils0.9 km
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Mudeford Community Infants' School

Good179 pupils0.9 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils1.1 km
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Mudeford Junior School

Outstanding263 pupils1.2 km
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Somerford Primary School

Good237 pupils1.2 km
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The Grange School

Good356 pupils1.2 km
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Christchurch Junior School

Good490 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bargates News1.0 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Stanpit Wine Merchants0.7 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro0.9 km
  • Standard Bengal Restaurant1.0 km
  • Kashmir Restaurant0.8 km
  • Masala Bay0.2 km
  • Tastee0.6 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bargates Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Blues1.0 km
  • Don Ninno1.0 km
  • British Chippy0.7 km
  • Fernandos0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • La Mamma0.2 km
  • NADSS Club0.1 km
  • The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd0.7 km
  • Christchurch Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Christchurch Rowing Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Premier Store0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
  • No 1 Brasserie & Bar0.4 km
  • Travelodge Christchurch0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.1 km
  • Pokesdown4.0 km
  • Hinton Admiral4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Civic Offices0.1 km
  • Stony Lane0.1 km
  • Stony Lane0.1 km
  • Two Rivers Meet Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Stony Lane0.3 km