Sycamore Close, Christchurch, BH23 2EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH23 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	50.4%	48.4%	-2.0%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	49.6%	51.6%	2.0%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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 2EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	19.2%	28.7%	9.5%	37.9%	-9.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	51.2%	-9.1%	44.2%	7.0%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.4%	8.3%	1.9%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	11.1%	10.6%	-0.5%	6.1%	4.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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	47.8%	54.7%	6.9%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	31.7%	31.4%	-0.3%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	15.8%	11.9%	-3.9%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	4.7%	1.1%	-3.6%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	24.8%	17.9%	-6.9%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9.3%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	14.6%	0.1%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	6.3%	-0.5%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	18.9%	6.1%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	30.9%	4.8%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	4.3%	2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Indian	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.7%	95.5%	-0.2%	81.4%	14.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Other	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	95.3%	94.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0%	2.5%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	95.2%	0.6%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.9%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.1%	37.2%	12.9%
Christian	45%	46.2%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Sycamore Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sycamore Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 234th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH23 2EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Sycamore Close are based on 30 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 Sycamore Close, Christchurch, BH23 2EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 2EL

Average Price
£269,498

Semi-Detached
£376,553

Terraced
£365,105

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£224,492

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Close

Average Price
£261,788

Semi-Detached
£304,611

Terraced
£347,652

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£218,873

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Sycamore Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-04-12	£252,021
12 Sycamore Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£216,000	2022-09-23	£198,651
9 Sycamore Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-03-31	£215,760
16 Sycamore Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-09-13	£386,221
12A Sycamore Close, Christchurch, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£216,000	2019-01-07	£234,705

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 2EL

Employment

BH23 2EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2EL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH23 2EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Financial and insurance activities	15
Construction	14
Education	14
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG	3out of 4	1,132 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS	4out of 4	1,132 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	3out of 4	1,478 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE	4out of 4	1,522 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH	3out of 4	1,813 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	1out of 4	1,783 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	2,139 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW	3out of 4	3,407 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	3,745 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	1out of 4	3,830 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	3out of 4	1,822 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	2,675 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	2out of 4	4,434 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road ,	- not rated	5,419 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	1,486 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	1,802 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	2,182 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	2,752 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	2,833 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
Vanilla Breakfast Bar	252 Barrack Road	313 yd
Pizza Baracca	36 The Grove	348 yd
Lunch Club @ Iford Baptist Church	Iford Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road	377 yd
Cherries On The Grove	52 The Grove	426 yd
Papa John's	176-178 Barrack Road	681 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stourvale Inn	259 Barrack Road	286 yd
Iford Bridge Tavern	2 Old Bridge Road	377 yd
The Cranleigh	1 Clingan Road	849 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Castle Parade Fish & Chips	3 Castle Parade	528 yd
Hong Kong Kitchen	4 Castle Parade	528 yd
Iford Dixyland	5 Castle Parade	528 yd
Iford Tandoori	6 Castle Parade	528 yd
KFC	182 Barrack Road	636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Petrol Barrack	271 Barrack Road	249 yd
Co-op	202 Fairmile Road	1,006 yd
Tesco	Riverside Avenue	1,027 yd
Lidl	Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive	1,064 yd
Home Bargains	3 Bailey Drive	1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD	tennis courts	157 yd
St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road		660 yd
Riverway Recreation Ground STOUR WAY	grass pitches	868 yd
St Peters Catholic School (Lower School) ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLDENHURST AVENUE	grass pitches	1,019 yd
Beaufort Community Centre BEAUFORT ROAD		1,047 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	72.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	72.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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