Woodruff Close, Christchurch, BH23 4UN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 4UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.8%	0.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.6%	48.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 4UN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	10.9%	25.9%	15.0%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	74.5%	57.1%	-17.4%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	3.6%	13.4%	9.8%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	9.6%	2.7%	-6.9%	6.1%	-3.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.2%	50%	8.8%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	36.8%	35.5%	-1.3%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	19.3%	12.3%	-7.0%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2%	2.2%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	25.7%	15%	-10.7%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	8%	-4.7%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13.3%	-1.0%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	7%	8.8%	1.8%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	20.4%	10.5%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	34.5%	8.8%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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	0.7%	3.6%	2.9%	0.7%	2.9%
Indian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	3.1%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	92.8%	-6.3%	81.4%	11.4%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

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%	92%	-4.0%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%

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%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Germany	2.2%	0.2%	2.0%
Eastern Asia	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Woodruff Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodruff Close was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodruff Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 543rd lowest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

🔎 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 4UN, 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 Woodruff Close are based on 28 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 Woodruff Close, Christchurch, BH23 4UN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 4UN

Average Price
£464,991

Semi-Detached
£432,244

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£574,147

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodruff Close

Average Price
£454,771

Semi-Detached
£434,274

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£529,927

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodruff CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Woodruff Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2021-02-19	£425,114
7 Woodruff Close, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£327,000	2016-09-01	£417,004
12 Woodruff Close, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£302,500	2015-09-02	£406,567
8 Woodruff Close, Christchurch, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2009-06-30	£457,341
1 Woodruff Close, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£319,500	2009-03-05	£597,412

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 4UN

Employment

BH23 4UN 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 4UN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	37
Retired	35
Part-Time Employee	20
Student (economically inactive)	7
Self-Employed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	2
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	18
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	1,357 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ	2out of 4	1,831 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe Junior School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ	- not rated	1,831 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Church of England Infant School, Highcliffe Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ	- not rated	1,831 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	2,121 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	566 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	566 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	3out of 4	2,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	- not rated	2,159 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	- not rated	4,407 yd	Community school	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	3,903 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Homefield School Salisbury Road , Winkton BH23 7AR	- not rated	4,030 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cricket School Winkton Lodge , Salisbury Road BH23 7AR	- not rated	4,080 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	4,395 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Futures Autism Unlimited 4 Magdalen Lane , BH23 1PH	- not rated	4,404 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
Toby Carvery Hinton	22 Lyndhurst Road	639 yd
Stewarts Christchurch Garden Centre	Lyndhurst Road	906 yd
Highcliffe Castle Golf Club	Highcliffe Castle Golf Club, Lymington Road	1,043 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East Christchurch Sports And Social Club	Grange Road		614 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
YESSS Electrical	Unit 3, Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way		720 yd
KFC	Lyndhurst Road		836 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	1 Lyndhurst Road		1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highcliffe School PARKSIDE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	546 yd
East Christchurch Sports And Social Club Grange Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	872 yd
Highcliffe Castle Golf Club LYMINGTON ROAD	golf	977 yd
Wingfields Recreation Ground SMUGGLERS LANE NORTH	grass pitches	1,017 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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