Hanover Close is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 2FA is located in the Commons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanover Close, Christchurch, BH23 2FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 2DY, BH23 2AR, BH23 2DX, BH23 2BQ, BH23 2GD, BH23 2BL, BH23 2AX, BH23 2DS, BH23 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 2FA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.9% | 53% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 36.7% | 37.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 46.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 57.5% | 47.6% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 37.8% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2FA this area, 9.2% 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 | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 21.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 31.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 95.3% | 89% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Close was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 545th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover House, 5 Hanover Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-25 | £188,346 |
| 1 Hanover Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-01-16 | £331,187 |
| 3 Hanover Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £287,300 | 2019-07-05 | £345,124 |
| 4 Hanover Close, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2013-05-03 | £314,760 |
| 2 Hanover Close, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, a newly built property | £190,000 | 2013-03-14 | £305,610 |
The percentage of student residents living in BH23 2FA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road , Southbourne BH6 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,973 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 | 4,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 2,068 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 | 2,558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 3,043 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 176-178 Barrack Road | 145 yd | |
| Vanilla Breakfast Bar | 252 Barrack Road | 260 yd | |
| Waterlily Cafe | 131 Barrack Road | 361 yd | |
| Christchurch Hospital | Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road | 598 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 28 Bailey Drive | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourvale Inn | 259 Barrack Road | 284 yd | |
| Iford Bridge Tavern | 2 Old Bridge Road | 791 yd | |
| Portfield Hall Catering | Portfield Road | 908 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 1 Clingan Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 182 Barrack Road | 114 yd | |
| Royale Pizza Ltd | 175 Barrack Road | 163 yd | |
| Wok u Like | 173 Barrack Road | 170 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Express | 167 Barrack Road | 186 yd | |
| Taiwan Palace | 149 Barrack Road | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 271 Barrack Road | 321 yd | |
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 536 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 565 yd | |
| Co-op | 202 Fairmile Road | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 93 yd | |
| Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD | tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,012 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.