Burton Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 3AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	55.1%	53.3%	-1.8%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	44.9%	46.7%	1.8%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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	21.9%	37.3%	15.4%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	30.1%	36.6%	6.5%	44.2%	-7.6%
Separated	3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	24.7%	14.3%	-10.4%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	19.9%	9.9%	-10.0%	6.1%	3.8%

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	16.7%	41.5%	24.8%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	29.5%	31.6%	2.1%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	34.6%	16%	-18.6%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	16%	7.5%	-8.5%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	1.2%	2.1%

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	58.9%	24.2%	-34.7%	18.2%	6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	9.3%	-0.3%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.6%	18.6%	9.0%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	5.3%	-2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.2%	14.9%	8.7%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	8.9%	28%	19.1%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	4.1%	2.5%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	99.5%	0.8%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	97.4%	98.1%	0.7%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	98.1%	1.3%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	76.7%	0.2%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	22.2%	13.5%	8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.7%	37.2%	14.5%
Christian	39.3%	46.2%	-6.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Burton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burton Road was 196.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.8% higher than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Burton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 120th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BH23 3AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Burton Road are based on 25 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 Burton Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 3AB

Average Price
£303,496

Semi-Detached
£319,777

Terraced
£287,215

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Burton Road

Average Price
£286,735

Semi-Detached
£300,370

Terraced
£274,959

Detached
£347,747

Flats/Maisonettes
£207,968

Other
£132,671

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Burton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
61 Burton Road, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£168,000	2011-03-11	£265,952
63 Burton Road, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2003-10-24	£326,372
67 Burton Road, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£88,500	2000-11-06	£295,641
73 Burton Road, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£88,500	2000-08-30	£290,242
63 Burton Road, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,000	1997-12-16	£326,542

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 3AB

Employment

BH23 3AB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	51
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	12
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Construction	5
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Education	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Somerford Junior School Draper Road , Somerford BH23 3AR	- not rated	299 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	338 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH	3out of 4	560 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP	3out of 4	980 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA	3out of 4	1,189 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	3out of 4	347 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	- not rated	347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	- not rated	1,970 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	3out of 4	1,970 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	- not rated	2,979 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	3,204 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN	- not rated	1,466 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH	- not rated	1,964 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	1,971 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG	- not rated	2,911 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Homefield School Salisbury Road , Winkton BH23 7AR	- not rated	3,057 yd	Other independent 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	Distance
CAYP	Somerford Youth Centre, Bingham Road	238 yd
WiseGuys Lounge	1-7 Stanpit	367 yd
Kashmir Restaurant	11 Stanpit	376 yd
Tastee	115 Purewell	411 yd
Snap Fitness aka Burpies Ltd	63a Somerford Road	415 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pantry	Bingham Road	238 yd
The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd	123 Purewell	387 yd
The Bear of Burton	15-17 Salisbury Road	752 yd
La Mamma	7-9 Purewell	779 yd
NADSS Club	22 Bridge Street	1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fernandos	130 Purewell	369 yd
British Chippy	125 Purewell	384 yd
Domino's Pizza	77 Somerford Road	583 yd
McDonalds	103 Somerford Road	690 yd
The Mill Grill	Wickes, 137-139 Somerford Road	986 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Premier Store	117 Purewell	405 yd
Lidl	81 Somerford Road	647 yd
Jellicoe Stores	22-28 Jellicoe Drive	959 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD	grass pitches	338 yd
The Grange School REDVERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	349 yd
Somerford Community Centre Southey Road		730 yd
East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club STONY LANE SOUTH	indoor bowls	937 yd
Stanpit Recreation Ground (Closed) Stanpit	grass pitches	979 yd
Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE	grass pitches	983 yd
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre STONY LANE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	996 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	51.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	51.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.54 Mbit/s

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