Alder Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH23 7PF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	50.8%	48.1%	-2.7%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	49.2%	51.9%	2.7%	49.0%	2.9%

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 7PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% 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	21.4%	18.7%	-2.7%	37.9%	-19.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	68.6%	5.7%	44.2%	24.4%
Separated	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	5.8%	5.7%	-0.1%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	7.8%	6.4%	-1.4%	6.1%	0.3%

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 (86%) 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	39.9%	39.2%	-0.7%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	42.8%	46.8%	4.0%	33.6%	13.2%
Fair health	13.4%	12%	-1.4%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	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	19.7%	17.9%	-1.8%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	11.3%	-4.0%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	13%	-5.0%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	11.3%	3.8%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	16.3%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	24.6%	0.1%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	3.4%	5.6%	2.2%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.8%	97.8%	0.0%	81.4%	16.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	96.8%	95.6%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	95.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.4%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.2%	76.7%	15.5%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.7%	37.2%	-9.5%
Christian	63.6%	46.2%	17.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Alder Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Close was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Burton & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alder Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Burton & Grange and the 149th lowest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BH23 7PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Alder Close are based on 16 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 Alder Close, Burton, Christchurch, BH23 7PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH23 7PF

Average Price
£512,373

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£512,373

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alder Close

Average Price
£490,033

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£490,033

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alder CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Alder Close, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2023-05-31	£613,577
3 Alder Close, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2017-09-08	£571,589
2 Alder Close, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2016-11-29	£475,883
1 Alder Close, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2016-01-22	£560,400
1 Alder Close, Christchurch, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2012-01-10	£597,229

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH23 7PF

Employment

BH23 7PF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BH23 7PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	123
Full-Time Employee	70
Self-Employed	40
Part-Time Employee	35
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burton Church of England Primary School Campbell Road , Burton BH23 7JY	3out of 4	1,076 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham Primary School Marsh Lane , BH23 2NH	3out of 4	1,335 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Somerford Primary School Draper Road , BH23 3AS	3out of 4	1,569 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Dorset Road , Somerford BH23 3DA	3out of 4	1,771 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christchurch Infant School Addiscombe Road , BH23 2AE	4out of 4	1,785 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School Redvers Road , BH23 3AU	1out of 4	1,293 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Twynham School Sopers Lane , BH23 1JF	4out of 4	2,162 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highcliffe School Parkside , Highcliffe BH23 4QD	3out of 4	3,523 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NZ	1out of 4	4,715 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School St Catherine's Road , BH6 4AH	3out of 4	3,589 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY	3out of 4	4,750 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christchurch Learning Centre 29 Stour Road , BH23 1PJ	3out of 4	1,850 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stable School 12 Dudmoor Farm Road , Christchurch BH23 6AQ	- not rated	2,079 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connie Rothman Learning Centre 107/109 Belle Vue Road , Southbourne BH6 3DJ	- not rated	4,048 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tregonwell Academy Petersfield Road , BH7 6QP	4out of 4	4,426 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road , BH5 2DY	- not rated	5,291 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Oak Inn	57 Martins Hill Lane		222 yd
The Bear of Burton	15-17 Salisbury Road		607 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Burton Green News & Stores	109-113 Salisbury Road		622 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Burton Recreation Ground BURTON RECREATION GROUND BURTON RECREATION GROUND MARTINS HILL LANE	grass pitches	169 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	222 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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