Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, BH23 4AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4AB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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	58.2%	57.7%	-0.5%	51.0%	6.7%
Male	41.8%	42.3%	0.5%	49.0%	-6.7%

Partnership Status

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 4AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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	14.1%	17.4%	3.3%	37.9%	-20.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	60.4%	5.4%	44.2%	16.2%
Separated	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	4.7%	6.3%	1.6%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	23.8%	13%	-10.8%	6.1%	6.9%

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	32.6%	42.5%	9.9%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	38.5%	32.3%	-6.2%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	20%	21%	1.0%	12.7%	8.3%
Bad health	5.8%	3.7%	-2.1%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	3.1%	0.6%	-2.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.1%	15.9%	-4.2%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	8.6%	-3.5%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	15.2%	3.8%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3%	9.8%	6.8%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	9.5%	-2.9%	16.9%	-7.4%
Degree or Similar	33.9%	38.1%	4.2%	33.8%	4.3%
Other	7%	2.9%	-4.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	97.2%	-2.5%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	94.8%	92.4%	-2.4%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.8%	4%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	92.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.6%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	4.8%	13.5%	-8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.9%	37.2%	-11.3%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	13.4%	6.0%	7.4%

Safety

Is Mudeford Quay Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mudeford Quay was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% higher than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mudeford Quay has the 10th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 287th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH23 4AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Mudeford Quay are based on 18 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 Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, BH23 4AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 4AB

Average Price
£846,365

Semi-Detached
£941,551

Terraced
£1,150,138

Detached
£865,922

Flats/Maisonettes
£475,442

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mudeford Quay

Average Price
£646,525

Semi-Detached
£950,490

Terraced
£1,000,141

Detached
£960,526

Flats/Maisonettes
£436,814

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mudeford QuayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Haven Corner Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2018-07-05	£881,132
Littlehaven Haven Cottages, 2 Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£1,300,000	2017-04-28	£1,600,130
1 Haven Cottages Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£570,000	2016-11-01	£709,882
Littlehaven Haven Cottages, 2 Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£550,000	2016-06-14	£690,410
4 Haven Cottages Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£420,000	2008-08-22	£572,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 4AB

Employment

BH23 4AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	180
Full-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Manufacturing	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP	4out of 4	1,076 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	1,857 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA	3out of 4	2,322 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Rolls Drive , Southbourne BH6 4NA	3out of 4	2,741 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,154 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	3,092 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	3,208 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	3,787 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,484 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	4,295 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	5,404 yd	Other independent special school	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
Haven Cafe & Shop	Mudeford	5 yd
Sandhills Holiday Village	Sandhill Holiday Park, Mudeford	415 yd
Mudeford Rocks	98 Mudeford Road	477 yd
The Jetty	Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Mudeford	478 yd
Christchurch Harbour Hotel	95 Mudeford	538 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haven House Inn	Mudeford Quay	5 yd
Highcliffe Sailing Club Limited	Mudeford Quay	5 yd
The Nelson	75 Mudeford	637 yd
Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering	Warren Avenue	849 yd
Mudeford Dailing Club	Fishermans Bank	1,031 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Alexanders	186 Stanpit		1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD	grass pitches	935 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	21.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	14.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	14.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	14.3%

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	71.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed	24.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.11 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.11 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.99 Mbit/s

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