Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PRIORY QUAY, BH23 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY QUAY, BH23 1DR.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH23 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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Area Character

BH23 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.5M, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

BH23 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Priory Quay, 0.6km from Wick in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Administratively it sits within Christchurch Town ward and the Christchurch constituency.

For serious buyers, BH23 1DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M, down 3.9% year-on-year. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00103203 (shared with 18 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 1DR. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,330,000

16 sales · Mean £ 1,315,937

Detached

£ 1,171,250

1 sales · Mean £ 1,171,250

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

Crime around BH23 1DR is moderate at 52 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Twynham School

Outstanding1820 pupils0.6 km
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils1.1 km
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Mudeford Community Infants' School

Good179 pupils1.2 km
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Christchurch Junior School

Good490 pupils1.3 km
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Christchurch Infant School

Outstanding349 pupils1.3 km
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Mudeford Junior School

Outstanding263 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro1.0 km
  • Masala Bay0.4 km
  • Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Arcado Lounge0.4 km
  • Baccello Wine & Cicchetti0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • SUP Store0.3 km
  • Boots UK Limited1.0 km
  • Boots UK Limited0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Granny's Cupboard0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • La Mamma0.6 km
  • NADSS Club0.5 km
  • Ludo Lounge Cafe/Bar0.7 km
  • Christchurch Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Christchurch Rowing Club0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • No 1 Brasserie & Bar0.3 km
  • Stour Lodge1.0 km
  • Travelodge Christchurch0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dragon Palace 20.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • The Raft0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.1 km
  • Pokesdown3.7 km
  • Hinton Admiral4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory Corner0.3 km
  • Wick Lane0.5 km
  • Civic Offices0.5 km