Gleadowe Avenue is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 1LS 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 Gleadowe Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 1NA, BH23 1LY, BH23 1NB, BH23 2BN, BH23 1LR, BH23 1LX, BH23 1JU, BH23 1LZ, BH23 1JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 1LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 BH23 1LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 27.2% | 24.4% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 58.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 46.6% | 51.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.3% | 10.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 34.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 94.8% | 97.8% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 97.8% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gleadowe Avenue was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gleadowe Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Gleadowe Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £502,000 | 2025-05-29 | £491,476 |
| 22 Gleadowe Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2025-03-14 | £375,562 |
| 65 Gleadowe Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £619,100 | 2023-11-29 | £614,495 |
| 75 Gleadowe Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2022-11-30 | £499,495 |
| 73 Gleadowe Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-10-24 | £546,937 |
BH23 1LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,263 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 | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 26 Bailey Drive | 248 yd | |
| Subway | 27 Bailey Drive | 300 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 28 Bailey Drive | 308 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 112 Stour Road | 472 yd | |
| Waterlily Cafe | 131 Barrack Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield Hall Catering | Portfield Road | 693 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 2 Stour Road | 716 yd | |
| DC Catering | Christchurch Conservative Social Club, 18 Bargates | 795 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Rbl Branch, Club And Hall, 61-63 Bargates | 819 yd | |
| Riverside Inn | 220 Belle Vue Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Barrack Road | 473 yd | |
| Dancing Roosters | 135 Barrack Road | 541 yd | |
| Top Wok | 141 Barrack Road | 554 yd | |
| Taiwan Palace | 149 Barrack Road | 589 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Express | 167 Barrack Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 278 yd | |
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 325 yd | |
| Waitrose | 33 Bargates | 889 yd | |
| E&E | 3 High Street | 944 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 13 High Street | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Southbourne Tennis Club IFORD LANE | tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Barrack Road Recreation Ground MAGDALEN LANE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Twynham School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 758 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Christchurch) SAXON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.