Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BRIDGE STREET, BH23 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, BH23 1EB.

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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 1EB 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 1EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £206k. Property prices are trending up 14.1% year-on-year.

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

BH23 1EB is an active urban area on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Millhams in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Administratively it sits within Christchurch Town ward and the Christchurch constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 14.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH23 1EB 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 1EB. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 107,500

4 sales · Mean £ 114,750

Terraced

£ 328,500

6 sales · Mean £ 319,708

Semi-Detached

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

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

Crime around BH23 1EB is above average at 113 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 behaviour79
Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting28
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson14

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 pupils0.8 km
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Mudeford Community Infants' School

Good179 pupils1.0 km
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Christchurch Learning Centre

Good16 pupils1.0 km
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Christchurch Junior School

Good490 pupils1.2 km
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Christchurch Infant School

Outstanding349 pupils1.2 km
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The Grange School

Good356 pupils1.2 km
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Somerford Primary School

Good237 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bargates News0.9 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Stanpit Wine Merchants0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Railway Hotel0.9 km
  • La Mamma0.2 km
  • NADSS Club0.0 km
  • The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd0.7 km
  • Christchurch Conservative Club0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
  • Standard Bengal Restaurant0.9 km
  • Kashmir Restaurant0.8 km
  • Masala Bay0.1 km
  • Tastee0.7 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bargates Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Blues0.9 km
  • Don Ninno0.9 km
  • British Chippy0.7 km
  • Fernandos0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
  • No 1 Brasserie & Bar0.4 km
  • Travelodge Christchurch0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christchurch1.0 km
  • Pokesdown3.9 km
  • Hinton Admiral4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Civic Offices0.0 km
  • Stony Lane0.1 km
  • Stony Lane0.1 km
  • Stony Lane0.2 km
  • Stony Lane0.2 km