Aerodrome Way is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 3FJ is located in the Burton & Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aerodrome Way, Christchurch, BH23 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 3TA, BH23 3FD, BH23 3FG, BH23 3PX, BH23 3QQ, BH23 3RF, BH23 3TH, BH23 3QX, BH23 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 3FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 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 | 39.9% | 33.9% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 39.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.3% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.1% | 22% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10.5% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.4% | 93.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aerodrome Way was 196.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.9% higher than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Aerodrome Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 118th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aerodrome Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-12 | £365,693 |
| 8 Aerodrome Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-11-08 | £332,806 |
| 4 Aerodrome Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-09-08 | £297,157 |
| 7 Aerodrome Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-18 | £318,292 |
| 2 Aerodrome Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2022-01-31 | £310,591 |
BH23 3FJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH23 3FJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,550 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 | 3,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 3,903 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 | 4,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness aka Burpies Ltd | 63a Somerford Road | 394 yd | |
| Somerford A R C | Somerford A R C, 20 Southey Road | 436 yd | |
| Burger King | Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road | 485 yd | |
| CAYP | Somerford Youth Centre, Bingham Road | 527 yd | |
| Somerford Beefeater | Somerford Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry | Bingham Road | 527 yd | |
| Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering | Warren Avenue | 889 yd | |
| The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd | 123 Purewell | 905 yd | |
| Mudeford and District Men's Club and Institute (Christchurch) Limited | 161 Stanpit | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 103 Somerford Road | 134 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 77 Somerford Road | 174 yd | |
| The Mill Grill | Wickes, 137-139 Somerford Road | 362 yd | |
| Browns Fish and Chips | 172-174 Somerford Road | 543 yd | |
| Browns Sandwich Shop | 178 Somerford Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 81 Somerford Road | 132 yd | |
| Jellicoe Stores | 22-28 Jellicoe Drive | 404 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 2, Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road | 689 yd | |
| Premier Store | 117 Purewell | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lyndhurst Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerford Community Centre Southey Road | 381 yd | |
| Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| The Grange School REDVERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Waterman'S Park EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Stanpit Village Hall STANPIT | 1,081 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.