Radar Way is in Somerford, Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 4FL is located in the Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 2011-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radar Way, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 4FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 4SP, BH23 4SY, BH23 4SU, BH23 4ST, BH23 4SR, BH23 4SZ, BH23 4SS, BH23 4TX, BH23 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4FL, 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 | 53.6% | 53.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.9% | 0.5% | 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 4FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 21.9% | 27.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 53.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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 | 22.4% | 15.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 26.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 25.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radar Way was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Radar Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 311th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit D1 Christchurch Business Park Radar Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2019-07-01 | £1,146,365 |
| Linkage Building, Units D1 And 20 Christchurch Business Park Radar Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £7,050,000 | 2019-07-01 | £7,697,020 |
| Unit 19 Christchurch Business Park Radar Way, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-10-17 | £497,473 |
| Unit 9 Christchurch Business Park Radar Way, Christchurch, Dorset Other, a newly built property | £385,000 | 2014-01-15 | £537,591 |
BH23 4FL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,497 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 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,724 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 | 4,823 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 | 3,754 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ | - not rated | 5,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road | 744 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Hinton | 22 Lyndhurst Road | 791 yd | |
| Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre | Lyndhurst Road | 830 yd | |
| The Beach Hut Cafe | Cliff Drive | 844 yd | |
| Somerford Beefeater | Somerford Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club | Grange Road | 199 yd | |
| The Sandpiper | 97 Bure Lane | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YESSS Electrical | Unit 3, Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way | 0 yd | |
| China At Lees | 105 Bure Lane | 525 yd | |
| KFC | Lyndhurst Road | 642 yd | |
| Chutney Corner | 190 Somerford Road | 844 yd | |
| Browns Sandwich Shop | 178 Somerford Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 2, Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road | 651 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lyndhurst Road | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Waterman'S Park EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.