Bub Lane is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 3NF 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 Bub Lane, Christchurch, BH23 3NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 3LU, BH23 3NA, BH23 3HH, BH23 3NG, BH23 3LT, BH23 3RH, BH23 3JQ, BH23 3HJ, BH23 3FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 3NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.8% | 52.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH23 3NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 28% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 53.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.4% | 53.3% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.3% | 18.7% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 29.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bub Lane was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bub Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 86th lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bub Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-24 | £466,835 |
| 16 Bub Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-02-08 | £442,465 |
| 8 Bub Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-04-06 | £499,458 |
| 18 Bub Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-09-21 | £428,183 |
| 4 Bub Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2021-05-28 | £342,990 |
BH23 3NF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3NF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH23 3NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Junior School Draper Road , Somerford BH23 3AR | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 3out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 306 Iford Lane , Tuckton BH6 5NG | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Gate School Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DG | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Restaurant | 11 Stanpit | 356 yd | |
| WiseGuys Lounge | 1-7 Stanpit | 366 yd | |
| Tastee | 115 Purewell | 433 yd | |
| Snap Fitness aka Burpies Ltd | 63a Somerford Road | 540 yd | |
| CAYP | Somerford Youth Centre, Bingham Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun (Christchurch) ltd | 123 Purewell | 414 yd | |
| Mudeford and District Men's Club and Institute (Christchurch) Limited | 161 Stanpit | 524 yd | |
| The Pantry | Bingham Road | 610 yd | |
| Mudeford Dailing Club | Fishermans Bank | 670 yd | |
| Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering | Warren Avenue | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Chippy | 125 Purewell | 409 yd | |
| Fernandos | 130 Purewell | 441 yd | |
| Alexanders | 186 Stanpit | 627 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 77 Somerford Road | 733 yd | |
| McDonalds | 103 Somerford Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Store | 117 Purewell | 428 yd | |
| Jellicoe Stores | 22-28 Jellicoe Drive | 694 yd | |
| Lidl | 81 Somerford Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanpit Recreation Ground (Closed) Stanpit | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Stanpit Village Hall STANPIT | 515 yd | |
| Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club STONY LANE SOUTH | indoor bowls | 796 yd |
| Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre STONY LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| The Grange School REDVERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 969 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.