Ranulf Place, Christchurch, BH23 2FN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 2FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	51%	2.3%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	51.3%	49%	-2.3%	49.0%	0.0%

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 2FN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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	16.1%	19.3%	3.2%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	62.2%	-2.6%	44.2%	18.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8.1%	7.7%	-0.4%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	8.5%	8.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	2.1%

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 (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	42.3%	50.9%	8.6%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	37.8%	34.5%	-3.3%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	14.2%	10.5%	-3.7%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	4.5%	4.2%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	20.3%	14.3%	-6.0%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	11.4%	2.5%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.6%	16%	-5.6%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	7.2%	1.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	15.2%	5.9%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	34.2%	5.0%	33.8%	0.4%
Other	4.7%	1.7%	-3.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.5%	99.7%	1.2%	81.4%	18.3%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97%	97.9%	0.9%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.2%	0.9%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	76.7%	11.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.7%	37.2%	-11.5%
Christian	64.6%	46.2%	18.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Ranulf Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranulf Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Christchurch Town average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

🔎 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 2FN, 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 Ranulf Place are based on 4 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 Ranulf Place, Christchurch, BH23 2FN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 2FN

Average Price
£796,099

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£796,099

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ranulf Place

Average Price
£781,818

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£781,818

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ranulf PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Ranulf Place, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£647,500	2018-06-29	£742,696
1 Ranulf Place, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£599,950	2015-10-07	£789,178
2 Ranulf Place, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£587,500	2015-09-11	£777,321
3 Ranulf Place, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, a newly built property	£587,000	2015-06-22	£794,073

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 2FN

Employment

BH23 2FN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2FN 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 2FN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	14
Financial and insurance activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH	3out of 4	1,486 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	3out of 4	1,602 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	- not rated	1,602 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE	4out of 4	1,632 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE	- not rated	1,632 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	2,138 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	2,138 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	4out of 4	2,138 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,183 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,183 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

All-through

	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	3,112 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	4,076 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	4,076 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	1,684 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	1,827 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	1,827 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	1,827 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	1,962 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cherries On The Grove	52 The Grove	182 yd
Pizza Baracca	36 The Grove	246 yd
Vanilla Breakfast Bar	252 Barrack Road	737 yd
Mum's Cafe	4 St Catherines Parade, 227-233 Fairmile Road	739 yd
Lunch Club @ Iford Baptist Church	Iford Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road	920 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Stourvale Inn	259 Barrack Road		682 yd
Iford Bridge Tavern	2 Old Bridge Road		920 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jade Orchid	1 St Catherines Parade, 227-233 Fairmile Road	739 yd
Fairmile Fisheries	1 Fairmile Parade, Fairmile Road	784 yd
KFC	182 Barrack Road	996 yd
Castle Parade Fish & Chips	3 Castle Parade	1,016 yd
Hong Kong Kitchen	4 Castle Parade	1,016 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Petrol Barrack	271 Barrack Road	655 yd
Co-op	202 Fairmile Road	794 yd
Nisa Local	1-2 Marlow Drive	986 yd
Tesco	Riverside Avenue	1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Riverway Recreation Ground STOUR WAY	grass pitches	501 yd
Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD	tennis courts	643 yd
Playgolf Bournemouth Riverside Avenue	golf	955 yd
St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road		969 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	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%

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%

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