Highcliffe Road, Christchurch, BH23 4HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 4HZ, 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Highcliffe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highcliffe Road was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.3% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Highcliffe Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 461st highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

🔎 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. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH23 4HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Highcliffe Road are based on 6 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 Highcliffe Road, Christchurch, BH23 4HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 4HZ

Average Price
£490,076

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£490,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highcliffe Road

Average Price
£426,489

Semi-Detached
£356,459

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£461,504

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highcliffe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Kirkstall Highcliffe Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2019-11-21	£507,261
Clevedale Highcliffe Road, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£398,000	2017-08-18	£471,453
1 Highcliffe Road, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£366,000	2017-06-08	£442,821
1 Highcliffe Road, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£99,000	1998-01-16	£439,191

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 4HZ

Employment

BH23 4HZ 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 4HZ 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	610 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	1,319 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Junior School Draper Road , Somerford BH23 3AR	- not rated	1,355 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mudeford Community Infants' School Queen's Road , Mudeford BH23 3HH	3out of 4	1,732 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	- not rated	1,350 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	1,350 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	- not rated	1,356 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	- not rated	3,603 yd	Community school	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	4,771 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Connie Rothman School Christchurch Christian Centre , Millhams Street BH23 1DN	- not rated	3,099 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Homefield School Salisbury Road , Winkton BH23 7AR	- not rated	3,542 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	3,591 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cricket School Winkton Lodge , Salisbury Road BH23 7AR	- not rated	3,599 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH	- not rated	3,599 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre	Lyndhurst Road	385 yd
Toby Carvery Hinton	22 Lyndhurst Road	473 yd
Somerford Beefeater	Somerford Road	523 yd
Burger King	Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Road	550 yd
Somerford A R C	Somerford A R C, 20 Southey Road	961 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Christchurch Sports And Social Club	Grange Road		314 yd
The Sandpiper	97 Bure Lane		982 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Lyndhurst Road	188 yd
YESSS Electrical	Unit 3, Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way	466 yd
Chutney Corner	190 Somerford Road	522 yd
Browns Sandwich Shop	178 Somerford Road	549 yd
Browns Fish and Chips	172-174 Somerford Road	561 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Limited	Unit 2, Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road		352 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Lyndhurst Road		373 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	103 yd
Waterman'S Park EDWARD ROAD	grass pitches	489 yd
Curves For Women (Christchurch) (Closed) UNIT 4A UNIT 4A WILVERLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	499 yd
Mudeford Wood Community Centre PIPERS DRIVE	grass pitches	715 yd
Somerford Community Centre Southey Road		905 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	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%

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%

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