Oak Avenue, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 2QE, BH23 2QD, BH23 2QB.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Oak Avenue, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 May 2018. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £265,493. Average sale prices rose from £274,742 in 2016 to £437,500 in 2018 (+59%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 70% flat, 30% detached. Recorded sale prices on Oak Avenue range from £209,000 to £515,000. 42% of homes sold here were freehold and 58% leasehold.
House prices on Oak Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Oak 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: 42% freehold and 58% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 7 | £265,493 | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Detached | 3 | £463,333 | 10 May 2018 |
Sold prices on Oak Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 15 Oct 2018 | £25,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 18, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 10 May 2018 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Oak Avenue BH23 2QB | 5 Jan 2018 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 20 Dec 2017 | £210,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Oak Avenue BH23 2QD | 16 Jun 2017 | £230,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 39, Oak Avenue BH23 2QB | 16 May 2017 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12A, Oak Avenue BH23 2QD | 16 Dec 2016 | £209,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 22 Jul 2016 | £272,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 20 Jun 2016 | £275,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 14 Jun 2016 | £289,950 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 10 Jun 2016 | £292,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Sofia House, 40, Oak Avenue BH23 2QE | 21 Mar 2016 | £310,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
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 Oak Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Infant School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stourfield Junior School 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Twynham Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Christchurch Infant School 285 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Christchurch Junior School 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Tregonwell Academy 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Christchurch Learning Centre 24 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Stable School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 1.1 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
- Christchurch station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Pokesdown station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Bournemouth station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chestnut Avenue (SW-bound, Oak Avenue) 1 min walk
- Chestnut Avenue (N-bound, Oak Avenue) 2 min walk
- The Grove Shops (N-bound, The Grove) 2 min walk
- Beech Avenue (SE-bound, River Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 0.6 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 1.1 mi - Beaufort Road Surgery
21 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth · 1.3 mi - Southbourne Practice
17 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Christchurch Esso Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Christchurch - Fairmile Road · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Bournemouth Extra · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Bailey Dr Christchurch · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- The Grove Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Pharmacycare Travel And Health Clinic · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Avon Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Christchurch Dental Centre · 0.9 mi
- Cheriton Dental Practice · 1.0 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 959 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,274 |
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 Oak Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 37.1% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.4% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.6% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37% | 27.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.6% | 43.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 20.6% | 9.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 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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