Waterford Gardens, Highcliffe, Christchurch
House prices, sold prices and local information for BH23 5LH, BH23 5DP, BH23 5DW.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Waterford Gardens, Highcliffe, Christchurch have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Nov 2017. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £574,250. Average sale prices rose from £463,738 in 2016 to £472,500 in 2017 (+2%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 57% detached, 29% flat, 14% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Waterford Gardens range from £250,500 to £625,000. 71% of homes sold here were freehold and 29% leasehold.
House prices on Waterford Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Waterford Gardens 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: 71% freehold and 29% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £574,250 | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Flat | 2 | £287,750 | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Terraced | 1 | £399,950 | 23 Mar 2016 |
Sold prices on Waterford Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Waterford Gardens BH23 5DP | 17 Nov 2017 | £587,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Waterford Gardens BH23 5DW | 2 Nov 2017 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 20, Montagu Park, Waterford Gardens BH23 5LH | 24 Mar 2017 | £250,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Waterford Gardens BH23 5DP | 22 Dec 2016 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 15, Montagu Park, Waterford Gardens BH23 5LH | 9 Dec 2016 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Waterford Gardens BH23 5DP | 14 Oct 2016 | £505,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3 Montagu Park, Waterford Gardens BH23 5LH | 23 Mar 2016 | £399,950 | 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 Waterford Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 651 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Eaglewood School 67 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 7–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Arnewood School 839 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 1.7 mi |
| New Milton Infant School 167 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| New Milton Junior School 320 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Durlston School 262 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 2.0 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 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- New Milton station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Christchurch station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Highcliffe Medical Centre (W-bound, Lymington Road) 4 min walk
- Highcliffe Medical Centre (E-bound, Lymington Road) 4 min walk
- Sea Corner (W-bound, Lymington Road) 5 min walk
- Sea Corner (opp, Lymington Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highcliffe Medical Centre
248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch · 0.1 mi - Coastal Medical Partnership
Milton Medical Centre, Avenue Road, New Milton · 2.2 mi - Christchurch Medical Practice
Christchurch Medical Prac, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 2.6 mi - Farmhouse Surgery
Christchurch Med Centre, 1 Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Christchurch Highcliffe Express · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Christchurch · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barton on Sea - Sea Road · 1.2 mi
- Lidl Lidl Barton on Sea New Milton · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Highcliffe Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Highcliffe Family Dentistry · 0.1 mi
- Highcliffe Dental Care · 0.2 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 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 | 88.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,013 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 39.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 53.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,952 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 67% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 67% | 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 Waterford Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 91.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.8% |
| No religion | 27.2% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 14.1% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.5% | 19% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 5.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.1% |
| Very good health | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.1% | 43.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.5% | 27.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.3% | 19.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 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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