Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 1DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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	53.7%	54%	0.3%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	46.3%	46%	-0.3%	49.0%	-3.0%

Partnership Status

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	39.2%	35%	-4.2%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	38.3%	32.7%	-5.6%	44.2%	-11.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	13.4%	18.2%	4.8%	9.1%	9.1%
Widowed	6.2%	10%	3.8%	6.1%	3.9%

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	50.4%	49.8%	-0.6%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	36.1%	33.1%	-3.0%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	8.2%	11.4%	3.2%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	4.5%	4.6%	0.1%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	14.4%	11.3%	-3.1%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	9.5%	-0.1%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	14.4%	-7.1%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	7.7%	1.5%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.7%	22.5%	4.8%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	32.9%	5.6%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	0.8%	1.1%
White	94.3%	90.9%	-3.4%	81.4%	9.5%
Roma	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.2% 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	87.7%	85.2%	-2.5%	83.2%	2.0%
European Union	4.9%	5.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	1.3%	2.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.7%	85.5%	-2.2%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	1.6%	7.3%	5.7%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0.8%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.3%	37.2%	10.1%
Christian	45.4%	46.2%	-0.8%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Ducking Stool Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ducking Stool Lane was 697.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 701.0% higher than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Ducking Stool Lane has the highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BH23 1DS, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Ducking Stool Lane are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Christchurch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 1DS

Average Price
£492,005

Semi-Detached
£516,161

Terraced
£586,552

Detached
£491,012

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£327,970

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ducking Stool Lane

Average Price
£572,388

Semi-Detached
£554,196

Terraced
£690,777

Detached
£566,424

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£325,482

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ducking Stool LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2021-12-17	£529,266
1 Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-02-23	£361,024
Ducking Stool Tea Rooms Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, Dorset Other, an established residential building	£280,000	2016-11-18	£325,482
1 Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2016-07-22	£330,000
17 Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2015-12-17	£589,034

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 1DS

Employment

BH23 1DS 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 BH23 1DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX	2out of 4	335 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE	4out of 4	955 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	3out of 4	988 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Rolls Drive , Southbourne BH6 4NA	3out of 4	1,361 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH	3out of 4	1,525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	525 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	1out of 4	1,755 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	1out of 4	3,917 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	4,426 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,880 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	3out of 4	3,936 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	646 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	2,378 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	3,023 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	3,692 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	3,938 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	Distance
Ducking Stool Tea Room	Ducking Stool Lane	4 yd
Full of Beans	14 Castle Street	69 yd
Nusara	8-10 Castle Street	71 yd
Coast Coffee 74	74 High Street	98 yd
Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour	11 Castle Street	99 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ye Olde George Inn	2a Castle Street	86 yd
The Ship Inn	The Ship, 48 High Street	125 yd
Thomas Tripp	10 Wick Lane	199 yd
The Saxon Bar	5 Fountain Way	322 yd
NADSS Club	22 Bridge Street	365 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Raft	9 Castle Street	98 yd
Subway	53 High Street	147 yd
The Chilly Wizard Ice Cream Company Ltd	33 Saxon Square	170 yd
Greggs	1b Saxon Square	229 yd
Dragon Palace 2	8 High Street	259 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	13 High Street	268 yd
E&E	3 High Street	285 yd
Waitrose	33 Bargates	397 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Urban Health & Fitness 71A 71A HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	154 yd
Anytime Fitness (Christchurch) SAXON SQUARE	health and fitness suite	179 yd
The Priory Church Of England Primary School WICK LANE	artificial grass pitch	320 yd
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre STONY LANE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	536 yd
East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club STONY LANE SOUTH	indoor bowls	573 yd
Barrack Road Recreation Ground MAGDALEN LANE	grass pitches	601 yd
Twynham School SOPERS LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	606 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	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	12.5%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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