Lancer Close is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 2TU is located in the Christchurch Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lancer Close, Christchurch, BH23 2TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 2TT, BH23 2BD, BH23 2TZ, BH23 2TX, BH23 2AW, BH23 2TY, BH23 2EA, BH23 2AP, BH23 2FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 2TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.2% | 41.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 34.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 41% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.5% | 16.9% | -10.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 37.7% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 92.5% | 91.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancer Close was 502.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 439.1% higher than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lancer Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lancer Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-21 | £235,875 |
| 15 Lancer Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £213,750 | 2024-03-04 | £210,983 |
| 7 Lancer Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £243,750 | 2023-10-27 | £234,770 |
| 27 Lancer Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £206,250 | 2021-12-17 | £213,242 |
| 2 Lancer Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-11-13 | £265,962 |
BH23 2TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourfield Junior School Stourvale Road , BH6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Portchester School Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 2,550 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 | 1,982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 5,321 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 | 804 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH | - not rated | 992 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterlily Cafe | 131 Barrack Road | 120 yd | |
| Papa John's | 176-178 Barrack Road | 214 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 28 Bailey Drive | 278 yd | |
| Subway | 27 Bailey Drive | 291 yd | |
| McDonalds | 26 Bailey Drive | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourvale Inn | 259 Barrack Road | 612 yd | |
| Portfield Hall Catering | Portfield Road | 691 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 2 Stour Road | 895 yd | |
| Iford Bridge Tavern | 2 Old Bridge Road | 998 yd | |
| DC Catering | Christchurch Conservative Social Club, 18 Bargates | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 141 Barrack Road | 116 yd | |
| Dancing Roosters | 135 Barrack Road | 116 yd | |
| Taiwan Palace | 149 Barrack Road | 129 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Barrack Road | 156 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Express | 167 Barrack Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 186 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 208 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 271 Barrack Road | 649 yd | |
| Co-op | 202 Fairmile Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 280 yd | |
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Iford Lane Playing Fields IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE PLAYING FIELDS IFORD LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Southbourne Tennis Club IFORD LANE | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Christchurch Tennis Facility BARRACK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Barrack Road Recreation Ground MAGDALEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.