Hillary Road, Christchurch, BH23 3BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 3BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.3%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.9%	49.7%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.7%

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	33.7%	41.5%	7.8%	37.9%	3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	38.5%	-4.6%	44.2%	-5.7%
Separated	2.6%	3.4%	0.8%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	14.6%	14.3%	-0.3%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	6%	2.3%	-3.7%	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	37.8%	41.1%	3.3%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	37.2%	34%	-3.2%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	17.9%	16.4%	-1.5%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	5.1%	6.7%	1.6%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

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 16.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.2%	25.3%	-15.9%	18.2%	7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.5%	14.7%	-4.8%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	15.5%	-4.4%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5.7%	2.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	19.2%	11.3%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	3.7%	16.2%	12.5%	33.8%	-17.6%
Other	4.1%	3.4%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.7%	94.1%	-3.6%	81.4%	12.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	98%	92.1%	-5.9%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	92.6%	-5.1%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.3%	76.7%	-11.4%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	31.5%	13.5%	18.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.5%	37.2%	17.3%
Christian	38.2%	46.2%	-8.0%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Hillary Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillary Road was 124.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% higher than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hillary Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 219th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

🔎 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 3BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

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

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 3BD

Average Price
£284,401

Semi-Detached
£300,725

Terraced
£280,320

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillary Road

Average Price
£272,262

Semi-Detached
£303,580

Terraced
£256,603

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillary Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Hillary Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-10-01	£280,000
7 Hillary Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-04-29	£319,078
13 Hillary Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-03-02	£293,738
15 Hillary Road, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2015-01-16	£303,580
9 Hillary Road, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£167,500	2007-06-29	£252,313

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 3BD

Employment

BH23 3BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	90
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	13
Other	12
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	20
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Manufacturing	16
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Construction	5
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	629 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA	3out of 4	993 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP	4out of 4	1,411 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burton Church of England Primary School Campbell Road , Burton BH23 7JY	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1out of 4	339 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	2,211 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	2,842 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	1out of 4	5,304 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	3,545 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	3out of 4	5,333 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	2,098 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	3,032 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	4,060 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	5,036 yd	Academy special converter	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
Somerford A R C	Somerford A R C, 20 Southey Road	547 yd
CAYP	Somerford Youth Centre, Bingham Road	563 yd
Snap Fitness aka Burpies Ltd	63a Somerford Road	715 yd
WiseGuys Lounge	1-7 Stanpit	834 yd
Kashmir Restaurant	11 Stanpit	842 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bear of Burton	15-17 Salisbury Road	362 yd
The Pantry	Bingham Road	563 yd
The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd	123 Purewell	853 yd
The Oak Inn	57 Martins Hill Lane	928 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	77 Somerford Road	743 yd
McDonalds	103 Somerford Road	754 yd
Fernandos	130 Purewell	834 yd
British Chippy	125 Purewell	850 yd
Browns Fish and Chips	172-174 Somerford Road	929 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	81 Somerford Road		824 yd
Premier Store	117 Purewell		869 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Grange School REDVERS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	225 yd
Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD	grass pitches	520 yd
Somerford Community Centre Southey Road		626 yd
Waterman'S Park EDWARD ROAD	grass pitches	997 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	66.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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