Bure Park is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 4EF 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 Bure Park, Christchurch, BH23 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 4EN, BH23 4EE, BH23 4DN, BH23 4JB, BH23 4DP, BH23 4TD, BH23 4TE, BH23 4LZ, BH23 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 60.1% | 53.2% | -6.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 39.9% | 46.8% | 6.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 10.8% | 23.8% | 13.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 41.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 22% | 13.9% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.1% | 35.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 28.1% | 21.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.9% | 19% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 29.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.1% | 94.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bure Park was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Christchurch Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bure Park has the 39th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Christchurch Town and the 370th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Bure Park, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2025-09-25 | £254,000 |
| 6 Bure Park, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2025-03-28 | £271,813 |
| 23 Bure Park, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2024-09-13 | £267,248 |
| 33 Bure Park, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-30 | £263,667 |
| 39 Bure Park, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-02 | £244,136 |
BH23 4EF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH23 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,761 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 | 4,737 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 | 3,858 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 5,070 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Hut Cafe | Cliff Drive | 366 yd | |
| The Noisy Lobster | Avon Beach, Mudeford | 726 yd | |
| Cuckoos by the Beach | 6 Falcon Drive | 944 yd | |
| Burger King | Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Sandhills Holiday Village | Sandhill Holiday Park, Mudeford | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandpiper | 97 Bure Lane | 85 yd | |
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club | Grange Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China At Lees | 105 Bure Lane | 72 yd | |
| YESSS Electrical | Unit 3, Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 2, Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.