BH23 1DD is a well-regarded residential area on Princess Avenue, 0.5km from Wick in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Administratively it sits within Christchurch Town ward and the Christchurch constituency.
For serious buyers, BH23 1DD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £356k. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00103212 (shared with 290 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS AVENUE, BH23 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS AVENUE, BH23 1DD.
213
56
£ 44,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH23 1DD 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH23 1DD combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£356k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £356k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH23 1DD. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 356,500
3 sales · Mean £ 348,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH23 1DD is above average at 114 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.
school Local Schools
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Twynham School
Christchurch Learning Centre
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch Infant School
Mudeford Community Infants' School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar0.7 km
- DC Catering0.7 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- The Railway Hotel0.9 km
- La Mamma0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Bonafide Wines0.7 km
- Starlight0.7 km
- The Coffee Pot & Kitchen0.7 km
- Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- Matts Refreshments0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Silver Ripple0.8 km
- Bargates Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Blues0.9 km
- Don Ninno0.9 km
- Dragon Palace 20.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargates News0.9 km
- Shell Filling Station0.9 km
- SUP Store0.5 km
- Boots UK Limited0.7 km
- Boots UK Limited0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Brantwood Guest House0.8 km
- Grosvenor Lodge0.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
- No 1 Brasserie & Bar0.2 km
- Riversmead0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Christchurch0.9 km
- Pokesdown3.5 km
- Hinton Admiral5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wick Lane0.2 km
- Priory Corner0.3 km
- Town Centre0.3 km
- Town Centre0.3 km
- Town Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH231DD · Data under Open Government Licence