Sandown Road is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 3HG is located in the Burton & Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandown Road, Christchurch, BH23 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 3HQ, BH23 3HL, BH23 3HB, BH23 3QP, BH23 3QY, BH23 3PL, BH23 3QT, BH23 3JP, BH23 3JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 3HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 28.2% | 27.6% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 40.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 18.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.4% | 25.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 25.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 97.7% | 91.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 91.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandown Road was 552.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 652.9% higher than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sandown Road has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Sandown Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2024-12-06 | £343,151 |
| 34 Sandown Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-11-28 | £401,987 |
| 32 Sandown Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-05 | £340,139 |
| 2 Sandown Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-02-05 | £474,821 |
| 6 Sandown Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2020-11-10 | £342,059 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH23 3HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | 1out of 4 | 5,332 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Academy converter | - | 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 | 2,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP | 4out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY | - not rated | 5,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Restaurant | 11 Stanpit | 219 yd | |
| WiseGuys Lounge | 1-7 Stanpit | 225 yd | |
| Snap Fitness aka Burpies Ltd | 63a Somerford Road | 276 yd | |
| CAYP | Somerford Youth Centre, Bingham Road | 331 yd | |
| Tastee | 115 Purewell | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd | 123 Purewell | 316 yd | |
| The Pantry | Bingham Road | 331 yd | |
| Mudeford and District Men's Club and Institute (Christchurch) Limited | 161 Stanpit | 745 yd | |
| La Mamma | 7-9 Purewell | 819 yd | |
| Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering | Warren Avenue | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Chippy | 125 Purewell | 306 yd | |
| Fernandos | 130 Purewell | 332 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 77 Somerford Road | 495 yd | |
| McDonalds | 103 Somerford Road | 653 yd | |
| Alexanders | 186 Stanpit | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Store | 117 Purewell | 344 yd | |
| Lidl | 81 Somerford Road | 502 yd | |
| Jellicoe Stores | 22-28 Jellicoe Drive | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Stanpit Recreation Ground (Closed) Stanpit | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| The Grange School REDVERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Stanpit Village Hall STANPIT | 749 yd | |
| Somerford Community Centre Southey Road | 836 yd | |
| Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club STONY LANE SOUTH | indoor bowls | 885 yd |
| Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre STONY LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.