Latch Farm Avenue is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 2UD is located in the Christchurch Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Latch Farm Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 2UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 2JZ, BH23 2RG, BH23 2RQ, BH23 2UL, BH23 2LN, BH23 2LS, BH23 2UH, BH23 2JY, BH23 2UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 2UD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 47.7% | 52.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 39% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 36.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 37% | 47.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 32.5% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 11.9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 20.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13.3% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 23.6% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latch Farm Avenue was 79.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Latch Farm Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 376th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 Latch Farm Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-10-26 | £184,677 |
| 14 Latch Farm Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2003-10-24 | £175,191 |
| Latch House Latch Farm Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2002-07-29 | £1,133,969 |
| 14 Latch Farm Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,950 | 2001-03-16 | £192,106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Church of England Primary School Campbell Road , Burton BH23 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,200 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 | 923 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 3,875 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 | 399 yd | |
| Matts Refreshments | Christchurch Railway Station, Stour Road | 718 yd | |
| Standard Bengal Restaurant | 105-105b Bargates | 743 yd | |
| Waterlily Cafe | 131 Barrack Road | 764 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 28 Bailey Drive | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield Hall Catering | Portfield Road | 436 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | 2 Stour Road | 698 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Rbl Branch, Club And Hall, 61-63 Bargates | 904 yd | |
| DC Catering | Christchurch Conservative Social Club, 18 Bargates | 940 yd | |
| Christchurch Conservative Club | 18 Bargates | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | 117 Bargates | 711 yd | |
| Bargates Fish & Chips | 113 Bargates | 721 yd | |
| Don Ninno | 111 Bargates | 726 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 113 Barrack Road | 740 yd | |
| Dancing Roosters | 135 Barrack Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 202 Fairmile Road | 751 yd | |
| Lidl | Christchurch Retail Park, 1a Bailey Drive | 843 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 3 Bailey Drive | 899 yd | |
| Waitrose | 33 Bargates | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Junior School CLARENDON ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Twynham Primary School MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| St Georges Church Hall (Closed) Jumpers Road | 871 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.