Hurn Road, Christchurch, BH23 2RP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 2RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	50%	52%	2.0%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	50%	48%	-2.0%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 2RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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	14.8%	18.8%	4.0%	37.9%	-19.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	57.3%	-3.2%	44.2%	13.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	7.4%	11.9%	4.5%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	14.8%	10.6%	-4.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.9%	48.1%	5.2%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	39.4%	31%	-8.4%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	13.2%	16.5%	3.3%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

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	21.8%	16%	-5.8%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	8.5%	-0.7%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	14.7%	-4.1%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	8.9%	1.5%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	15.7%	3.9%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	32.8%	6.2%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	4.4%	3.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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)
Chinese	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Other Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.8%	94.8%	-2.0%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	94.2%	97.4%	3.2%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	0.9%	-1.7%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	97.7%	3.8%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.5%	37.2%	-12.7%
Christian	67.1%	46.2%	20.9%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Hurn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurn Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hurn Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 141st lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH23 2RP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Hurn Road are based on 132 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 Hurn Road, Christchurch, BH23 2RP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 2RP

Average Price
£523,610

Semi-Detached
£618,261

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£580,589

Flats/Maisonettes
£286,274

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hurn Road

Average Price
£504,352

Semi-Detached
£425,118

Terraced
£364,751

Detached
£540,637

Flats/Maisonettes
£295,450

Other
£6,430

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hurn Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
122 Hurn Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2025-12-12	£644,304
116 Hurn Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£522,000	2025-11-28	£515,169
106 Hurn Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2025-10-23	£438,221
88 Hurn Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£615,000	2025-02-07	£611,683
110 Hurn Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£566,000	2024-08-02	£550,193

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 2RP

Employment

BH23 2RP 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 2RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	17
Education	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
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	1,794 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Townsend Primary and Nursery School Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT	- not rated	1,943 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth Jewell Road , Townsend BH8 0LT	- not rated	1,943 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	3out of 4	2,591 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA	- not rated	2,591 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	2,824 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	- not rated	2,824 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	4out of 4	2,824 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,876 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	- not rated	2,876 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,067 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	3,067 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	4,282 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,240 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurn Court School Hurn , BH23 6AB	- not rated	1,859 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Cricket School Hurn Bridge Sports Club , Avon Causeway BH23 6DY	- not rated	2,117 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	2,528 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bicknell School Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	- not rated	2,528 yd	Community special school	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bunker Cafe	7 Marlow Drive		285 yd
Holdenhurst PCC	Village Hall, Holdenhurst Village		1,069 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nisa Local	1-2 Marlow Drive		289 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Riverway Recreation Ground STOUR WAY	grass pitches	1,040 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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

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	72.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	149.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BH23 2RP