Dudmoor Farm Road is in Christchurch and in Christchurch district. BH23 6AQ is located in the Commons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Christchurch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, BH23 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH23 6AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 13.3% | 15.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 58.6% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.9% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 42.8% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 17% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 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 | 30.2% | 16.7% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 35% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 95.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.3% | 90.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dudmoor Farm Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dudmoor Farm Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 539th lowest crime rate of 1,180 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2025-04-24 | £1,116,591 |
| 11B Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-31 | £314,783 |
| 11 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-02-24 | £235,993 |
| 11A Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-02-15 | £827,023 |
| 8 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-07-29 | £525,223 |
BH23 6AQ 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 6AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Church of England Primary School Campbell Road , Burton BH23 7JY | 2out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | 4out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Clarendon Road , BH23 2AA | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood College Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH | 3out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cricket School Winkton Lodge , Salisbury Road BH23 7AR | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Homefield School Salisbury Road , Winkton BH23 7AR | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cricket School Hurn Bridge Sports Club , Avon Causeway BH23 6DY | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bunker Cafe | 7 Marlow Drive | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 1-2 Marlow Drive | 1,031 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 | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| 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 | 9.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 18.8% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.