Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

HIGH STREET, BH23 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BH23 1BN.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH23 1BN 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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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH23 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £170k, 58% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £170k.

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

BH23 1BN is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Millhams in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Administratively it sits within Christchurch Town ward and the Christchurch constituency.

For serious buyers, BH23 1BN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH23 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00103207 (shared with 49 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 1BN. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

Crime around BH23 1BN is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour87
Violence and sexual offences58
Shoplifting36
Other theft19
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils0.4 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils0.7 km
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Christchurch Junior School

Good490 pupils0.9 km
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Christchurch Infant School

Outstanding349 pupils0.9 km
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Mudeford Community Infants' School

Good179 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar0.9 km
  • DC Catering0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
  • Portfield Hall Catering0.9 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Bonafide Wines0.5 km
  • Starlight0.4 km
  • The Coffee Pot & Kitchen0.4 km
  • Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro0.6 km
  • Matts Refreshments0.7 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Silver Ripple0.5 km
  • Bargates Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Blues0.6 km
  • Don Ninno0.6 km
  • Dragon Palace 20.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargates News0.6 km
  • Shell Filling Station0.8 km
  • SUP Store0.6 km
  • Boots UK Limited0.6 km
  • Boots UK Limited0.1 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Brantwood Guest House0.7 km
  • Grosvenor Lodge0.7 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • No 1 Brasserie & Bar0.1 km
  • Riversmead0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch0.7 km
  • Pokesdown3.5 km
  • Hinton Admiral4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Centre0.1 km
  • Town Centre0.1 km
  • Town Centre0.1 km
  • Priory Corner0.1 km
  • Town Centre0.1 km