Rodney Drive is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 3JF is located in the Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rodney Drive, Christchurch, BH23 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 3SN, BH23 3ES, BH23 3ER, BH23 3SL, BH23 3ET, BH23 3HZ, BH23 3EU, BH23 3RW, BH23 3SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 3JF, 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 | 53.4% | 53.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 30.2% | 35.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 40.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 43.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 38.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24% | 15.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 23.4% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 27.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.6% | 96.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodney Drive was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rodney Drive has the 27th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 547th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Rodney Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2024-02-02 | £297,209 |
| 50 Rodney Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-17 | £267,253 |
| 16 Rodney Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £393,950 | 2023-06-19 | £385,287 |
| 54 Rodney Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-17 | £308,977 |
| 64 Rodney Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2020-11-06 | £280,954 |
BH23 3JF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,631 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 | 3,621 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 | 2,758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 4,304 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 | 657 yd | |
| Christchurch Harbour Hotel | 95 Mudeford | 671 yd | |
| The Jetty | Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Mudeford | 727 yd | |
| Mudeford Rocks | 98 Mudeford Road | 740 yd | |
| Burger King | Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering | Warren Avenue | 453 yd | |
| The Nelson | 75 Mudeford | 712 yd | |
| Mudeford and District Men's Club and Institute (Christchurch) Limited | 161 Stanpit | 743 yd | |
| The Pantry | Bingham Road | 837 yd | |
| Mudeford Dailing Club | Fishermans Bank | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 77 Somerford Road | 565 yd | |
| McDonalds | 103 Somerford Road | 600 yd | |
| The Mill Grill | Wickes, 137-139 Somerford Road | 720 yd | |
| Alexanders | 186 Stanpit | 777 yd | |
| Browns Fish and Chips | 172-174 Somerford Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jellicoe Stores | 22-28 Jellicoe Drive | 116 yd | |
| Lidl | 81 Somerford Road | 484 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 2, Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road | 972 yd | |
| Premier Store | 117 Purewell | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Stanpit Village Hall STANPIT | 788 yd | |
| Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Somerford Community Centre Southey Road | 843 yd | |
| Stanpit Recreation Ground (Closed) Stanpit | grass pitches | 1,073 yd |
| The Grange School REDVERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.