Addiscombe Road is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 2AE 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 Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 2AA, BH23 2AQ, BH23 2LJ, BH23 2AS, BH23 2AB, BH23 2LA, BH23 2AH, BH23 2FJ, BH23 2LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 2AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.1% | 52.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.5% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 32.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 46.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.3% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 50.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BH23 2AE this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 17.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 35% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 94.1% | 93.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addiscombe Road was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addiscombe Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 274th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14B Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-01-28 | £406,994 |
| 3 Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2022-11-14 | £353,544 |
| 14D Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-03-02 | £529,209 |
| 14D Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-10-07 | £532,655 |
| 7 Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-01 | £354,069 |
BH23 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | - not rated | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 3out of 4 | 1,073 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 | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | - not rated | 2,270 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 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 329 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH | - not rated | 628 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matts Refreshments | Christchurch Railway Station, Stour Road | 206 yd | |
| Standard Bengal Restaurant | 105-105b Bargates | 322 yd | |
| Hot Bowl Cafe & Bistro | 86 Bargates | 369 yd | |
| Subway | 27 Bailey Drive | 441 yd | |
| McDonalds | 26 Bailey Drive | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield Hall Catering | Portfield Road | 81 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 2 Stour Road | 257 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Rbl Branch, Club And Hall, 61-63 Bargates | 482 yd | |
| DC Catering | Christchurch Conservative Social Club, 18 Bargates | 501 yd | |
| Christchurch Conservative Club | 18 Bargates | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | 117 Bargates | 295 yd | |
| Bargates Fish & Chips | 113 Bargates | 302 yd | |
| Don Ninno | 111 Bargates | 306 yd | |
| Silver Ripple | 87 Bargates | 390 yd | |
| Chang Element | 83 Bargates | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 541 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 576 yd | |
| Waitrose | 33 Bargates | 616 yd | |
| E&E | 3 High Street | 755 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 13 High Street | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Barrack Road Recreation Ground MAGDALEN LANE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Twynham School SOPERS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 835 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Christchurch) SAXON SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Urban Health & Fitness 71A 71A HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| The Priory Church Of England Primary School WICK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,069 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.