Bramble Lane is in Highcliffe, Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 5NB is located in the Highcliffe & Walkford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bramble Lane, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 5LX, BH23 5LS, BH23 5BP, BH23 5LN, BH23 5LU, BH23 5ND, BH23 5HP, BH23 5LT, BH23 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH23 5NB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 49.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 24.4% | 27% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 16.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 38.4% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.1% | 21.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 93.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 88.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramble Lane was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.7% higher than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bramble Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 523rd highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bramble Bramble Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2020-10-12 | £686,272 |
| Little Bramble Bramble Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-29 | £297,452 |
| Beech Nut Cottage Bramble Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-07-01 | £593,393 |
| Woodpecker Cottage Bramble Lane, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-12-15 | £434,561 |
| Orchard Cottage Bramble Lane, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2012-02-07 | £552,366 |
BH23 5NB 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 5NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 658 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Junior School Normans Way , Ashley Road BH25 5FN | 3out of 4 | 4,352 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 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arnewood School Gore Road , BH25 6RS | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 4,644 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 | 2,201 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU | - not rated | 3,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paddle | 397 Waterford Road | 459 yd | |
| Cliffhanger Cafe | Waterford Road | 482 yd | |
| Asian Shop Highcliffe | 343 Lymington Road | 543 yd | |
| Walkford Cafe | 100a Ringwood Road | 561 yd | |
| Shahid's Indian Cuisine | 104 Ringwood Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe Sports & Social Club | 387 Lymington Road | 484 yd | |
| The Governor | 364 Lymington Road | 599 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 266 Lymington Road | 766 yd | |
| The Amberwood | 154 Ringwood Road | 869 yd | |
| The Walkford | 16 Walkford Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | Unit 3, Highcliffe Corner, 399 Lymington Road | 429 yd | |
| The Catch Fish and Chips | 331 Lymington Road | 542 yd | |
| Arowana | 106 Ringwood Road | 590 yd | |
| Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway | 360 Lymington Road | 599 yd | |
| Chinatown Takeaway | 249 Lymington Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lymington Road | 429 yd | |
| Walkford Stores | 110 Ringwood Road | 564 yd | |
| Co-op | 309-311 Lymington Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School GREENWAYS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Greystone House WATERFORD ROAD | 700 yd | |
| Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Highcliffe Recreation Ground BEACON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.