Christchurch Road, Ferndown, BH22 8SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH22 8SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	55.3%	1.0%	51.0%	4.3%
Male	45.7%	44.7%	-1.0%	49.0%	-4.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH22 8SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.4%	24.8%	4.4%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	51.1%	0.7%	44.2%	6.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Separated	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.7%	8.6%	0.9%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	19.3%	13.6%	-5.7%	6.1%	7.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.7%	46.3%	5.6%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	30.2%	30.3%	0.1%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	23.9%	19.5%	-4.4%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	4.2%	3%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.4%	20.5%	-7.9%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	11%	-1.9%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	14.6%	-3.0%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	7.9%	0.7%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	16.1%	3.7%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	27.4%	9.8%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.9%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	99.1%	0.7%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.9%	93.4%	-4.5%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	3.5%	3.5%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	93.4%	-4.0%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0.5%	3.8%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Christchurch Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christchurch Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% higher than the Ferndown North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Christchurch Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Ferndown North and the 281st highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BH22 8SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Christchurch Road are based on 247 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Christchurch Road, Ferndown, BH22 8SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH22 8SU

Average Price
£419,173

Semi-Detached
£365,405

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£499,826

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Christchurch Road

Average Price
£543,592

Semi-Detached
£435,546

Terraced
£464,390

Detached
£579,363

Flats/Maisonettes
£255,166

Other
£665,495

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Christchurch Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£372,000	2020-05-22	£438,133
12 Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2017-03-06	£325,102
16 Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2015-04-10	£450,931
18 Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£367,000	2013-11-13	£547,059
18 Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2012-06-15	£357,362

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH22 8SU

Employment

BH22 8SU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BH22 8SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH22 8SU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	161
Full-Time Employee	133
Part-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	59
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Looking after home or family	13
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	26
Administrative and support service activities	17
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Manufacturing	13
Education	13
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE	- not rated	1,275 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE	3out of 4	1,275 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX	4out of 4	1,499 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX	- not rated	1,499 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB	- not rated	1,940 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	5,201 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG	- not rated	5,207 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY	3out of 4	2,423 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW	- not rated	2,821 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	3,086 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	3,086 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	3,655 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	- not rated	2,015 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA	3out of 4	4,734 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH	- not rated	5,439 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW	- not rated	2,821 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP	- not rated	2,927 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP	3out of 4	3,284 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD	- not rated	3,641 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD	- not rated	3,716 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa	64 Christchurch Road, Longham		391 yd
The Angel	The Angel Inn, 188 Ringwood Road		657 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Hart	201 Ringwood Road		200 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dudsbury Golf Club CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	430 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.