Royal Close, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 2FS.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Royal Close, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £153,667. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £137,813. That is 65% below the Christchurch average of £441,212 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Royal Close range from £60,000 to £279,950. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 156 streets in Christchurch with at least two sales in the last year, Royal Close ranks 155th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Royal Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 15 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 15 | £137,813 | 26 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Royal Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 31, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 26 Aug 2026 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 12 Jun 2026 | £81,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 12 Nov 2025 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 6 Jun 2025 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 22 Mar 2024 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 13 Dec 2023 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 35, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 7 Jun 2023 | £134,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 31 Jan 2023 | £66,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 25 Apr 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 17 Dec 2021 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 29 Sep 2021 | £279,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 18 Jun 2021 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 18 Mar 2021 | £162,250 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 26 Feb 2021 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Monterey, Royal Close BH23 2FS | 18 Apr 2019 | £118,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 31, Monterey, Royal Close | £160,000 (Apr 2022) → £140,000 (Aug 2026) | -13% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 4, Monterey, Royal Close | £152,500 (Feb 2021) → £98,000 (Jun 2025) | -36% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 32, Monterey, Royal Close | £162,250 (Mar 2021) → £100,000 (Mar 2024) | -38% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Royal Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Infant School 285 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Twynham Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christchurch Junior School 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 24 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Twynham School 1,651 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Connie Rothman School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–21 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Stable School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Christchurch station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Hinton Admiral station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Emily Close (SW-bound, Bronte Avenue) 2 min walk
- Knapp Mill Avenue (opp, Fairmile Road) 2 min walk
- Emily Close (NE-bound, Bronte Avenue) 2 min walk
- Knapp Mill Avenue (NW-bound, Fairmile Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 0.1 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 0.7 mi - Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 1.4 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Christchurch - Fairmile Road · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Bailey Dr Christchurch · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Christchurch Esso Express · 0.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda Christchurch Express Petrol · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- The Grove Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Avon Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Christchurch Dental Centre · 0.5 mi
- Cheriton Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 540 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,365 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Royal Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 44.4% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.6% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.2% | 14.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.4% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.1% | 9.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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