Braemar Drive is in Highcliffe, Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 5NN 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 Braemar Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH23 5AT, BH23 5NS, BH23 5PF, BH23 5AU, BH23 5BA, BH23 5PA, BH23 5PD, BH23 5AX, BH23 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH23 5NN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 53.6% | 48.8% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.2% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.1% 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 | 13.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 69.1% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 10.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 31.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 44% | 38.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 23.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.9% | 18% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 70.3% | 46.2% | 24.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braemar Drive was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Highcliffe & Walkford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Braemar Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highcliffe & Walkford and the 144th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Braemar Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-07-04 | £458,931 |
| 33 Braemar Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-11-07 | £506,206 |
| 43 Braemar Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-10-06 | £740,486 |
| 43 Braemar Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-01-10 | £559,586 |
| 17 Braemar Drive, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-04-23 | £512,630 |
BH23 5NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 68% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food 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 | 340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Junior School Old Milton Road , BH25 6DS | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Milton Infant School Lymington Road , BH25 6PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS | 3out of 4 | 3,701 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 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arnewood School Gore Road , BH25 6RS | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 1out of 4 | 3,737 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 | 3,103 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 4,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ballard School Fernhill Lane , BH25 5SU | - not rated | 4,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifted Cafe | 316 Lymington Road | 788 yd | |
| Similan Thai | 251 Lymington Road | 802 yd | |
| Catz Pyjamas | 318 Lymington Road | 802 yd | |
| Bistro My Way Ltd | 253 Lymington Road | 806 yd | |
| Tides Cafe | 330-332 Lymington Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amberwood | 154 Ringwood Road | 751 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 266 Lymington Road | 757 yd | |
| The Governor | 364 Lymington Road | 829 yd | |
| Highcliffe Sports & Social Club | 387 Lymington Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Takeaway | 249 Lymington Road | 802 yd | |
| Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway | 360 Lymington Road | 829 yd | |
| Arowana | 106 Ringwood Road | 839 yd | |
| The Catch Fish and Chips | 331 Lymington Road | 891 yd | |
| Top Chef | Unit 3, Highcliffe Corner, 399 Lymington Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkford Stores | 110 Ringwood Road | 851 yd | |
| Co-op | 309-311 Lymington Road | 865 yd | |
| Tesco | Lymington Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School GREENWAYS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| St Marks Church Hall HINTON WOOD AVENUE | 743 yd | |
| Highcliffe Recreation Ground BEACON DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Wingfields Recreation Ground SMUGGLERS LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 887 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.