Saffron Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 4LP, BH23 4LR, BH23 4TQ.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Saffron Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 5 Feb 2019. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £299,363. Average sale prices rose from £294,390 in 2016 to £410,000 in 2019 (+39%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 38% semi-detached, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Saffron Drive range from £245,000 to £505,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Saffron Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Saffron Drive 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 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £299,363 | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £305,000 | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Detached | 2 | £391,000 | 1 Feb 2019 |
Sold prices on Saffron Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169, Saffron Drive BH23 4TQ | 5 Feb 2019 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 170, Saffron Drive BH23 4TG | 1 Feb 2019 | £505,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 135, Saffron Drive BH23 4TQ | 23 Nov 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 157, Saffron Drive BH23 4TQ | 18 Apr 2018 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Saffron Drive BH23 4LR | 29 Mar 2018 | £288,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Saffron Drive BH23 4LR | 1 Mar 2018 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 155, Saffron Drive BH23 4TQ | 23 Feb 2018 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Saffron Drive BH23 4LR | 27 Oct 2017 | £289,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Saffron Drive BH23 4LP | 31 Aug 2017 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Saffron Drive BH23 4LS | 23 Jun 2017 | £277,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Saffron Drive BH23 4LR | 9 Jun 2017 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 137, Saffron Drive BH23 4TQ | 30 Nov 2016 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Saffron Drive BH23 4LP | 5 Oct 2016 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Saffron Drive BH23 4LP | 23 Jun 2016 | £277,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 99, Saffron Drive BH23 4LR | 14 Jun 2016 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Saffron Drive BH23 4LP | 29 Mar 2016 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Saffron Drive BH23 4LP | 5 Feb 2016 | £289,950 | 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 Saffron Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 651 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Burton Church of England Primary School 258 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 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 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Christchurch station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- New Milton station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hoburne Holiday Park (NE-bound, Hoburne Lane) 4 min walk
- Hoburne Holiday Park (SW-bound, Hoburne Lane) 5 min walk
- Sainsbury (NW-bound) 5 min walk
- Hoburne Holiday Park Grounds (N-bound) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 1.3 mi - Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 1.3 mi - Highcliffe Medical Centre
248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch · 1.4 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Christchurch · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Christchurch · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Somerford Christchurch · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Somerford Christchurch · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Somerford Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Mudeford Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Hoburn Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Hoburne Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Christchurch Family Dentistry · 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 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 | 85.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 721 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 35.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,562 |
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 Saffron Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 34.3% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.9% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 15.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.8% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 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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