Smugglers Lane North, Highcliffe, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 4NW, BH23 4NL, BH23 4NH.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Smugglers Lane North, Highcliffe, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 6 homes sold here for an average of £692,075. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £652,298. Average sale prices rose from £615,190 in 2020 to £652,990 in 2026 (+6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 57% above the Christchurch average of £441,212 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% detached, 9% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Smugglers Lane North range from £315,000 to £1,040,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 156 streets in Christchurch with at least two sales in the last year, Smugglers Lane North ranks 12th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Smugglers Lane North compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BH23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 24 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £652,298 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £367,475 | 10 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Smugglers Lane North
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NW | 31 Jul 2026 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 100, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NL | 20 Jul 2026 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 104, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NL | 21 May 2026 | £729,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NQ | 11 May 2026 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 231A, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4QJ | 12 Mar 2026 | £875,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 99, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NH | 12 Nov 2025 | £887,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 97, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NH | 1 Aug 2025 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 124A, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NW | 2 May 2025 | £665,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 243, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4QJ | 27 Mar 2025 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 86, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NL | 28 Jan 2025 | £955,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 67, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NH | 7 Oct 2024 | £645,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 81, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NH | 4 Oct 2024 | £715,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NQ | 22 Feb 2024 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 74, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NL | 26 Oct 2023 | £770,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 99, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NH | 12 Aug 2022 | £630,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 239, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4QJ | 10 Aug 2021 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 231A, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4QJ | 2 Feb 2021 | £692,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 113, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NW | 1 Feb 2021 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 121, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NW | 30 Nov 2020 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 256, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4QL | 25 Nov 2020 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NL | 17 Aug 2020 | £571,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 51, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NQ | 28 Jul 2020 | £1,040,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 115, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NW | 20 Jul 2020 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64, Smugglers Lane North BH23 4NQ | 24 Jan 2020 | £409,950 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 231A, Smugglers Lane North | £692,500 (Feb 2021) → £875,000 (Mar 2026) | +26% over 5 yrs |
| 99, Smugglers Lane North | £630,000 (Aug 2022) → £887,500 (Nov 2025) | +41% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Smugglers Lane North
Crime
24 crimes were reported within about a mile of Smugglers Lane North in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Smugglers Lane North is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- East coast of Dorset Flood alert area
- Lower Avon and tributaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Smugglers Lane North
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 651 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School 351 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.1 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
- Hinton Admiral station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- New Milton station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Christchurch station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Highcliffe School (NE-bound) 5 min walk
- Carisbrooke Way (E-bound, Carisbrooke Way) 7 min walk
- Smugglers Lane South (SW-bound, Smugglers Lane North) 7 min walk
- Smugglers Lane South (NE-bound, Smugglers Lane North) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highcliffe Medical Centre
248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch · 0.9 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 2.0 mi - Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 2.0 mi - Twin Oaks Medical Centre
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Christchurch · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Christchurch Highcliffe Express · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Christchurch · 1.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Somerford Christchurch · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Somerford Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Hoburn Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Hoburne Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Beacon Lodge Dental Surgery · 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 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 95.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 4.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 753 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 45.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 44.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,656 |
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 Smugglers Lane North
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 31.6% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 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 | 41% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.1% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 9.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 19.4% |
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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