Howard Close, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 3HY.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Howard Close, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Jul 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £281,290. Average sale prices rose from £255,000 in 2016 to £293,833 in 2018 (+15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 71% terraced, 29% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Howard Close range from £240,000 to £310,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Howard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howard Close 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £281,290 | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £269,975 | 9 May 2017 |
Sold prices on Howard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 27 Jul 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 2 May 2018 | £268,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 8 Feb 2018 | £303,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 29 Aug 2017 | £284,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 9 May 2017 | £269,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 17 Oct 2016 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Howard Close BH23 3HY | 8 Sep 2016 | £240,000 | Terraced | 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 Howard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Connie Rothman School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–21 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.5 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 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Hinton Admiral station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Pokesdown station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mudeford Junior School (SE-bound, Mudeford Lane) 2 min walk
- Mudeford Junior School (opp, Mudeford Lane) 2 min walk
- De Haviland Way (SE-bound, Mudeford Lane) 3 min walk
- De Haviland Way (opp, Mudeford Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 0.6 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 0.6 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 1.6 mi - Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Somerford Christchurch · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Christchurch BP · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Somerford Christchurch · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Christchurch · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Mudeford Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Somerford Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- R.p. Bendall · 0.7 mi
- Christchurch Family Dentistry · 0.9 mi
- Hoburne Dental Practice · 1.1 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 | 7 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 | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 713 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,467 |
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 Howard Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 39% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.3% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.3% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.2% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.4% | 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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