Rose Gardens is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 4FW is located in the Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Gardens, Christchurch, BH23 4FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 4HZ, BH23 4JA, BH23 4NJ, BH23 4LY, BH23 4XY, BH23 3TY, BH23 4FT, BH23 4LX, BH23 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4FW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.7% | 54% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 30.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 47% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 50.2% | 47% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.1% | 15.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 19.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.4% | 92% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Gardens was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rose Gardens has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 590th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rose Gardens, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-03-18 | £487,304 |
| 4 Rose Gardens, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2021-09-30 | £521,011 |
| 6 Rose Gardens, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-10-21 | £495,929 |
| 2 Rose Gardens, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-02-08 | £516,953 |
| 1 Rose Gardens, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2018-12-11 | £519,406 |
BH23 4FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4FW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Church of England Primary School Campbell Road , Burton BH23 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 4out of 4 | 3,464 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 | 4,662 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 | 3,434 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 5,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre | Lyndhurst Road | 351 yd | |
| Somerford Beefeater | Somerford Road | 461 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Hinton | 22 Lyndhurst Road | 488 yd | |
| Burger King | Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road | 511 yd | |
| Somerford A R C | Somerford A R C, 20 Southey Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club | Grange Road | 386 yd | |
| The Sandpiper | 97 Bure Lane | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Lyndhurst Road | 161 yd | |
| Chutney Corner | 190 Somerford Road | 461 yd | |
| Browns Sandwich Shop | 178 Somerford Road | 489 yd | |
| Browns Fish and Chips | 172-174 Somerford Road | 500 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 | 303 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Lyndhurst Road | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 118 yd |
| Waterman'S Park EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Somerford Community Centre Southey Road | 843 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.