Twynham Avenue is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 1QU 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 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 1PS, BH23 1QY, BH23 1PJ, BH23 1PA, BH23 1QL, BH23 1PL, BH23 1QQ, BH23 1QF, BH23 1QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH23 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH23 1QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 43.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 31.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.4% | 12.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 5.5% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 32.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 93.8% | 90.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Twynham Avenue was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Twynham Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-08 | £122,068 |
| 7 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-12-07 | £503,776 |
| 21 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-30 | £440,105 |
| 19A Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-02-09 | £508,427 |
| 41 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-17 | £236,188 |
BH23 1QU 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Rolls Drive , Southbourne BH6 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,360 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 | 54 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 3,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro | 86 Bargates | 124 yd | |
| Starlight | 54 Bargates | 135 yd | |
| Bonafide Wines | 67 Bargates | 151 yd | |
| Standard Bengal Restaurant | 105-105b Bargates | 176 yd | |
| Matts Refreshments | Christchurch Railway Station, Stour Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Catering | Christchurch Conservative Social Club, 18 Bargates | 138 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Rbl Branch, Club And Hall, 61-63 Bargates | 158 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 2 Stour Road | 194 yd | |
| Christchurch Conservative Club | 18 Bargates | 238 yd | |
| The Saxon Bar | 5 Fountain Way | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Ripple | 87 Bargates | 142 yd | |
| Chang Element | 83 Bargates | 144 yd | |
| Don Ninno | 111 Bargates | 187 yd | |
| Bargates Fish & Chips | 113 Bargates | 191 yd | |
| Blues | 117 Bargates | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 33 Bargates | 248 yd | |
| E&E | 3 High Street | 361 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 13 High Street | 393 yd | |
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 763 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrack Road Recreation Ground MAGDALEN LANE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Twynham School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Christchurch) SAXON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Urban Health & Fitness 71A 71A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| The Priory Church Of England Primary School WICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 664 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.