Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 5BH.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Abbots Close, Highcliffe, Christchurch has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 26 Mar 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £385,000.
House prices on Abbots Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbots Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH23 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £385,000 | 26 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Abbots Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Abbots Close BH23 5BH | 26 Mar 2018 | £385,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Abbots Close
Crime
34 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbots Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbots Close 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 Abbots Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 651 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Eaglewood School 67 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 7–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Arnewood School 839 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate 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 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- New Milton station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Christchurch station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Oaks (opp, Lymington Road) 1 min walk
- The Oaks (adj, Lymington Road) 1 min walk
- Nea Road (S-bound, Castle Avenue) 2 min walk
- Nea Road (N-bound, Castle Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highcliffe Medical Centre
248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch · 0.3 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 2.2 mi - Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 2.2 mi - Coastal Medical Partnership
Milton Medical Centre, Avenue Road, New Milton · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Christchurch Highcliffe Express · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Christchurch · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Christchurch · 1.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Somerford Christchurch · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Somerford Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Beacon Lodge Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Highcliffe Family Dentistry · 0.4 mi
- Highcliffe Dental Practice · 0.4 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,013 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 39.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 53.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,952 |
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 Abbots Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 27.2% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.5% | 19% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 5.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.1% |
| Very good health | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.1% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.5% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 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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