Lymington Road is in Highcliffe, Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 5EE is located in the Highcliffe & Walkford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 5FD, BH23 5EB, BH23 5FF, BH23 5FQ, BH23 5ET, BH23 5EY, BH23 5DP, BH23 5HJ, BH23 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH23 5EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55.1% | 53.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 8.7% | 25.6% | 16.9% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 47% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 21.4% | 36.5% | 15.1% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 41.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 26% | 17.5% | -8.5% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 16.1% | -16.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 11% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 28% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| 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% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 92.9% | 91.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 91.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lymington Road was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lymington Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 563rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £221,800 | 2016-11-18 | £257,828 |
BH23 5EE 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 5EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways , Highcliffe BH23 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mudeford Junior School Mudeford Lane , Mudeford BH23 3HP | 4out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Community 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 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arnewood School Gore Road , BH25 6RS | 3out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eaglewood School Culver Road , BH25 6SY | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU | - not rated | 4,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro My Way Ltd | 253 Lymington Road | 42 yd | |
| Similan Thai | 251 Lymington Road | 49 yd | |
| Catz Pyjamas | 318 Lymington Road | 68 yd | |
| The Coffee Garden | 291 Lymington Road | 70 yd | |
| Gifted Cafe | 316 Lymington Road | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | 266 Lymington Road | 83 yd | |
| The Governor | 364 Lymington Road | 136 yd | |
| Highcliffe Sports & Social Club | 387 Lymington Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Takeaway | 249 Lymington Road | 49 yd | |
| Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway | 360 Lymington Road | 136 yd | |
| The Catch Fish and Chips | 331 Lymington Road | 219 yd | |
| Top Chef | Unit 3, Highcliffe Corner, 399 Lymington Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 309-311 Lymington Road | 110 yd | |
| Tesco | Lymington Road | 329 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Recreation Ground BEACON DRIVE | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Greystone House WATERFORD ROAD | 515 yd | |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School GREENWAYS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| St Marks Church Hall HINTON WOOD AVENUE | 705 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.