Somerford Way, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 3QN.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Somerford Way, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Feb 2019. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £149,656. By property type, sales here have been 67% flat, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Somerford Way range from £128,500 to £320,000. 33% of homes sold here were freehold and 67% leasehold.
House prices on Somerford Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Somerford Way 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: 33% freehold and 67% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 8 | £149,656 | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Detached | 4 | £314,250 | 4 May 2018 |
Sold prices on Somerford Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2, Gillian Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 25 Feb 2019 | £155,800 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Gillian Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 16 Nov 2018 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Francesca Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 26 Oct 2018 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Francesca Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 29 May 2018 | £159,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 4 May 2018 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 7, Francesca Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 9 Dec 2016 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Francesca Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 7 Dec 2016 | £128,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Francesca Lodge, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 26 Sep 2016 | £157,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 12 Aug 2016 | £312,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 31 Mar 2016 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 22 Mar 2016 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Gillian Court, Somerford Way BH23 3QN | 4 Jan 2016 | £147,000 | Flat | 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 Somerford Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Connie Rothman School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–21 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good 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 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Hinton Admiral station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Pokesdown station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Dennistoun Avenue (opp, Somerford Road) 2 min walk
- Dennistoun Avenue (SW-bound, Somerford Road) 3 min walk
- Purewell Cross (E-bound, Somerford Road) 4 min walk
- Caroline Avenue (NW-bound, Mudeford Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 0.2 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 0.2 mi - Stour Surgery
49 Barrack Road, Christchurch · 1.2 mi - Grove Surgery
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Christchurch BP · 0.1 mi
- Lidl Lidl Somerford Christchurch · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Somerford Christchurch · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Christchurch · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Somerford Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Mudeford Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- R.p. Bendall · 0.3 mi
- Christchurch Family Dentistry · 0.8 mi
- Priory 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 716 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,599 |
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 Somerford Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 42.2% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.2% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 15.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.3% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.6% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.2% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.5% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.8% | 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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