Silver Street is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 1BT is located in the Christchurch Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Street, Christchurch, BH23 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 1HX, BH23 1BS, BH23 1DE, BH23 1HT, BH23 1FB, BH23 1DB, BH23 1DD, BH23 1BU, BH23 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 1BT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 55.1% | 56.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 43.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.7% | 20% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 41% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 21.5% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 43% | 42% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.9% | 14% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 18% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 36.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 98.6% | 4.9% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 89.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Street was 323.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.8% higher than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Silver Street, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-22 | £136,724 |
| 5 Silver Street, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-06-18 | £441,724 |
| 11 Silver Street, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-04-05 | £380,290 |
| 5 Silver Street, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-02-16 | £258,962 |
| 11 Silver Street, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-05-22 | £335,719 |
BH23 1BT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BH23 1BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 BH23 1BT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 3out of 4 | 64 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Rolls Drive , Southbourne BH6 4NA | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH | - not rated | 561 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega | 12 Wick Lane | 51 yd | |
| Fika Skandi Coffee Company | 5 Wick Lane | 112 yd | |
| Chicken & Blues | 17 Church Street | 116 yd | |
| Loch & Quay Bistro | 24 Church Street | 118 yd | |
| Roma Italian Delicatessen | 20 Church Street | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tripp | 10 Wick Lane | 68 yd | |
| Ye Olde George Inn | 2a Castle Street | 181 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 48 High Street | 207 yd | |
| Christchurch Rowing Club | Clubhouse, Wick Lane | 279 yd | |
| Christchurch Sailing Club CIC | Clubhouse, Quay Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 53 High Street | 163 yd | |
| The Raft | 9 Castle Street | 201 yd | |
| The Chilly Wizard Ice Cream Company Ltd | 33 Saxon Square | 256 yd | |
| Dragon Palace 2 | 8 High Street | 340 yd | |
| Greggs | 1b Saxon Square | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 13 High Street | 298 yd | |
| E&E | 3 High Street | 339 yd | |
| Waitrose | 33 Bargates | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory Church Of England Primary School WICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 62 yd |
| Urban Health & Fitness 71A 71A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 113 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Christchurch) SAXON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Twynham School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Barrack Road Recreation Ground MAGDALEN LANE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre STONY LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club STONY LANE SOUTH | indoor bowls | 720 yd |
| Solent Meads Golf Club SOLENT MEADS GOLF CLUB SOLENT MEADS GOLF CLUB ROLLS DRIVE | golf | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.