Grebe Close is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 4BY 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 Grebe Close, Christchurch, BH23 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 4DA, BH23 4DB, BH23 4DD, BH23 4DF, BH23 4DQ, BH23 4DG, BH23 3EU, BH23 4DE, BH23 3JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 54.5% | 53.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 4BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 11.3% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 65.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 35.7% | 47.3% | 11.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 14.1% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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% | 16.1% | -14.3% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 29.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.7% | 93.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grebe Close was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grebe Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 Grebe Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-19 | £355,196 |
| 3 Grebe Close, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2016-11-04 | £389,487 |
| 7 Grebe Close, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-07-03 | £368,609 |
| 11 Grebe Close, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2013-12-12 | £362,600 |
| 5 Grebe Close, Christchurch, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2012-05-25 | £392,083 |
BH23 4BY 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 4BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School Wick Lane , BH23 1HX | 2out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 2,928 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 | 3,895 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 | 3,055 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 4,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Rocks | 98 Mudeford Road | 642 yd | |
| Cuckoos by the Beach | 6 Falcon Drive | 650 yd | |
| Christchurch Harbour Hotel | 95 Mudeford | 652 yd | |
| The Jetty | Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Mudeford | 694 yd | |
| Burger King | Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall AKA Alfresco Catering | Warren Avenue | 580 yd | |
| The Sandpiper | 97 Bure Lane | 769 yd | |
| The Nelson | 75 Mudeford | 785 yd | |
| Mudeford and District Men's Club and Institute (Christchurch) Limited | 161 Stanpit | 967 yd | |
| Mudeford Dailing Club | Fishermans Bank | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Grill | Wickes, 137-139 Somerford Road | 751 yd | |
| McDonalds | 103 Somerford Road | 759 yd | |
| China At Lees | 105 Bure Lane | 776 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 77 Somerford Road | 778 yd | |
| Browns Fish and Chips | 172-174 Somerford Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jellicoe Stores | 22-28 Jellicoe Drive | 409 yd | |
| Lidl | 81 Somerford Road | 701 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 2, Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Mudeford Junior School MUDEFORD LANE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Mudeford Recreation Ground MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND MUDEFORD RECREATION GROUND LEDBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Somerford Community Centre Southey Road | 963 yd | |
| Stanpit Village Hall STANPIT | 1,015 yd | |
| Somerford Primary Community School DRAPER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.