Russell Drive, Purewell, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 3TN, BH23 3TW, BH23 3PA.
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At a glance
35 property sales on Russell Drive, Purewell, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £373,400. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £373,146. Average sale prices fell from £401,475 in 2019 to £390,000 in 2026 (-3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 15% below the Christchurch average of £441,212 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 74% terraced, 20% flat, 6% detached. Recorded sale prices on Russell Drive range from £173,000 to £575,000. 68% of homes sold here were freehold and 32% leasehold. Of 156 streets in Christchurch with at least two sales in the last year, Russell Drive ranks 88th for average price.
House prices on Russell Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 68% freehold and 32% leasehold across 38 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 26 | £373,146 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 7 | £252,857 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £401,475 | 25 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Russell Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 26 Mar 2026 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 17 Mar 2026 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Oakwood, 78, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 29 Jan 2026 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 68, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 2 Dec 2025 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 10 Nov 2025 | £372,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 27 Oct 2025 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Oakwood, 78, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 9 Oct 2025 | £269,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 68, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 18 Sep 2025 | £252,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 21 Aug 2025 | £220,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Garage 1, 42, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 7 Mar 2025 | £7,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 113, Russell Drive BH23 3TP | 16 Dec 2024 | £368,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 5 Aug 2024 | £382,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage 111, Russell Drive | 5 Aug 2024 | £382,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 59, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 30 Apr 2024 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 18 Mar 2024 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 78, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 6 Oct 2023 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, The Courtyard, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 20 Jul 2023 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 18 Jul 2023 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 23 Jun 2023 | £222,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 15 Mar 2023 | £575,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 20 Jan 2023 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 13 Oct 2022 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 93, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 15 Jul 2022 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 30 Jun 2022 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 4 Feb 2022 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 3 Nov 2021 | £347,300 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 10 Aug 2021 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage 57, Russell Drive | 10 Aug 2021 | £395,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 20, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 25 Jun 2021 | £465,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Oakwood, 78, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 23 Jun 2021 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 69, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 11 Jun 2021 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 4 Dec 2020 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 107, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 10 Nov 2020 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 14 Oct 2020 | £173,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 12 Jun 2020 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Russell Drive BH23 3TW | 21 Feb 2020 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Russell Drive BH23 3TN | 25 Oct 2019 | £363,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Russell Drive BH23 3PA | 24 May 2019 | £439,950 | Detached | Freehold |
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 2, Oakwood, 78, Russell Drive | £235,000 (Jun 2021) → £260,000 (Jan 2026) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 43, Russell Drive | £222,500 (Jun 2023) → £220,000 (Aug 2025) | -1% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Russell Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Connie Rothman School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–21 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Twynham School 1,651 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | 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 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Hinton Admiral station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Pokesdown station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Purewell Close (opp, Stanpit) 2 min walk
- Purewell Close (S-bound, Stanpit) 2 min walk
- Recreation Ground (N-bound, Stanpit) 3 min walk
- Recreation Ground (opp, Stanpit) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 0.2 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 0.2 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 1.0 mi - Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Christchurch BP · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Somerford Christchurch · 0.5 mi
- Cook Cook Christchurch · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Christchurch Saxon Square · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Mudeford Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- R.p. Bendall · 0.2 mi
- Priory Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Robinson's Dental Practice Ltd · 0.8 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 830 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,595 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 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 Russell Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 40.8% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.1% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 41.1% | 34.1% |
| Very good health | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.8% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 24% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 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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