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BH23

CHRISTCHURCH

Dorset, South West, England

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BH23 encompasses CHRISTCHURCH and its surrounding areas in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £477,219
1yr change ▼ 10.4%
Crime 71% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£477,219

▼ 10.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

66% above national avg

Crime Rate

23.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

71% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

322 Mbps

Property Prices in BH23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH23 is £477,219, which is 12% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH23 cost 66.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH23 have fallen 10.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £629,504 1080
Semi-detached £419,943 409
Terraced £381,641 469
Flat £266,326 732
All types £477,219 2800

5-Year Price History

£459K £472K £485K £498K £512K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BH23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH23 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BH23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH23 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Somerford Primary School Primary Good mi
Mudeford Community Infants' School Primary Not inspected mi
Mudeford Junior School Primary Good mi
Burton Church of England Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
The Priory Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,116

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH23 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH23 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BH23 — CHRISTCHURCH

Area Summary

BH23 (CHRISTCHURCH) offers above-average property prices (£477,219, 66% above national average), low crime (71% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BH23 CHRISTCHURCH

What is the average house price in BH23 CHRISTCHURCH?
The average house price in BH23 (CHRISTCHURCH) is £477,219, based on 2800 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 66% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.4% over the past year.
Is BH23 CHRISTCHURCH a safe area to live?
Crime in BH23 is significantly below the national average (23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BH23 CHRISTCHURCH?
The population of BH23 (CHRISTCHURCH) is approximately 176,116 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BH23?
The average broadband download speed in BH23 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BH23 CHRISTCHURCH?
There are 21 schools in or near BH23. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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