Darwin Avenue, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 2JA, BH23 2JB.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Darwin Avenue, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Oct 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £418,750. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% flat. Recorded sale prices on Darwin Avenue range from £155,000 to £457,500. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on Darwin Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Darwin Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BH23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 4 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £418,750 | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Flat | 1 | £155,000 | 30 Oct 2018 |
Sold prices on Darwin Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Darwin Avenue BH23 2JB | 24 Jan 2019 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Darwin Avenue BH23 2JB | 30 Oct 2018 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Darwin Avenue BH23 2JA | 16 Nov 2017 | £457,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Darwin Avenue BH23 2JA | 12 Dec 2016 | £380,000 | 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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Schools near Darwin Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twynham Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Christchurch Infant School 285 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Christchurch Junior School 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Stable School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 24 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Stourfield Infant School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Stourfield Junior School 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Twynham School 1,651 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.2 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 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Bournemouth station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rutland Road (opp, Fairmile Road) 3 min walk
- Essex Avenue (SW-bound, Suffolk Avenue) 3 min walk
- Essex Avenue (NE-bound, Suffolk Avenue) 3 min walk
- Rutland Road (adj, Fairmile Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 0.3 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 1.0 mi - Southbourne Practice
17 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth · 1.6 mi - Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Christchurch - Fairmile Road · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Christchurch Esso Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Bailey Dr Christchurch · 0.6 mi
- Asda Express Asda Christchurch Express Petrol · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- The Grove Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
- Pharmacycare Travel And Health Clinic · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Avon Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Christchurch Dental Centre · 0.8 mi
- Cheriton Dental Practice · 0.9 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 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 | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 700 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,736 |
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 Darwin Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.8% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.9% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.6% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19% | 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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