Adelaide Close is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 2JW is located in the Commons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adelaide Close, Christchurch, BH23 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 2HU, BH23 2JH, BH23 2HH, BH23 2JJ, BH23 2JF, BH23 2TP, BH23 2JL, BH23 2JT, BH23 2JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 2JW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 55.1% | 57.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 42.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 | 25.1% | 32.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 36.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 16% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 35.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 18.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 21.8% | -18.7% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 19.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 99.3% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95.7% | 92.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Adelaide Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 541st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Adelaide Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-02-25 | £339,791 |
| 9 Adelaide Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-05-06 | £339,684 |
| 1A Adelaide Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-06-26 | £330,126 |
| 1A Adelaide Close, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-09-11 | £324,159 |
| 12 Adelaide Close, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-08-16 | £357,057 |
BH23 2JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 4,862 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 | 1,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Hospital | Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road | 199 yd | |
| Papa John's | 176-178 Barrack Road | 536 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 4 St Catherines Parade, 227-233 Fairmile Road | 552 yd | |
| Waterlily Cafe | 131 Barrack Road | 562 yd | |
| Vanilla Breakfast Bar | 252 Barrack Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourvale Inn | 259 Barrack Road | 635 yd | |
| Portfield Hall Catering | Portfield Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmile Fisheries | 1 Fairmile Parade, Fairmile Road | 406 yd | |
| Royale Pizza Ltd | 175 Barrack Road | 504 yd | |
| Wok u Like | 173 Barrack Road | 505 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Express | 167 Barrack Road | 506 yd | |
| Taiwan Palace | 149 Barrack Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 202 Fairmile Road | 350 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 271 Barrack Road | 660 yd | |
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 749 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 456 yd | |
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Twynham Primary School MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,037 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% |
| Median download speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.