Anchor Close, Christchurch, BH23 4AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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	50.9%	55.5%	4.6%	51.0%	4.5%
Male	49.1%	44.5%	-4.6%	49.0%	-4.5%

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 4AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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	13.2%	12.6%	-0.6%	37.9%	-25.3%
Married: Opposite sex	66.8%	65.5%	-1.3%	44.2%	21.3%
Separated	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.4%	8.4%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	9.2%	12.2%	3.0%	6.1%	6.1%

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	37.4%	36.2%	-1.2%	48.4%	-12.2%
Good health	37%	40.2%	3.2%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	19.4%	16.5%	-2.9%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	4.8%	4.7%	-0.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.5%	2.4%	0.9%	1.2%	1.2%

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	23.2%	16.9%	-6.3%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	7.6%	-3.6%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	14.4%	1.2%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	5.1%	-1.3%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.6%	14%	8.4%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	39%	2.2%	33.8%	5.2%
Other	3.6%	3%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.9%	99.2%	0.3%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	88.6%	-6.3%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	1.1%	3.5%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.5%	4.7%	3.2%	2.7%	2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	88.6%	-5.5%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0%	9.1%	9.1%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0.4%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	63%	46.2%	16.8%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Anchor Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Close was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Anchor Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 471st highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

🔎 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 4AJ, 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 Anchor Close are based on 22 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 Anchor Close, Christchurch, BH23 4AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 4AJ

Average Price
£661,824

Semi-Detached
£732,361

Terraced
£682,588

Detached
£602,662

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Anchor Close

Average Price
£683,037

Semi-Detached
£804,402

Terraced
£648,782

Detached
£675,010

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Anchor CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Anchor Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£750,000	2024-03-18	£767,799
12A Anchor Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£640,000	2022-12-07	£602,540
12A Anchor Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£455,000	2021-08-25	£498,609
16 Anchor Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£566,000	2021-08-25	£620,247
12 Anchor Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2021-03-17	£554,739

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 4AJ

Employment

BH23 4AJ 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 4AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	142
Full-Time Employee	37
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Construction	7
Real estate activities	6
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Other	5
Manufacturing	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	922 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH	3out of 4	1,446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	1,637 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA	3out of 4	1,952 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX	2out of 4	2,909 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	1,921 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	2,638 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	3,311 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	4,039 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	3,531 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	4,560 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	5,255 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
Sandhills Holiday Village	Sandhill Holiday Park, Mudeford	101 yd
Cuckoos by the Beach	6 Falcon Drive	132 yd
Mudeford Rocks	98 Mudeford Road	286 yd
The Noisy Lobster	Avon Beach, Mudeford	423 yd
The Jetty	Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Mudeford	431 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haven House Inn	Mudeford Quay	459 yd
Highcliffe Sailing Club Limited	Mudeford Quay	459 yd
The Nelson	75 Mudeford	693 yd
Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering	Warren Avenue	769 yd
The Sandpiper	97 Bure Lane	959 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
China At Lees	105 Bure Lane		997 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jellicoe Stores	22-28 Jellicoe Drive		1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD	grass pitches	976 yd
Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE	grass pitches	1,047 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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