The postcode BH23 2BA is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH23 2BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH23 2BA is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BH23 2BA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to BH23 2BA is Cedar Avenue which is centered 144 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Jumpers Corner and is 219 m away. The closest railway station is Christchurch Rail Station, 1.62 km away.
The closest primary school to BH23 2BA (for ages 11 and under) is Stourfield Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 9, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bournemouth Collegiate School.
The local pub for residents of BH23 2BA is Stourvale Inn and is 426 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from KFC and is 647 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 21, 2018.
Policing for BH23 2BA is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH23 2BA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH23 2BA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH23 2BA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH23 2BA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 914 m |
| Stourfield Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Requires improvement (October 21, 2021) | 922 m |
| Tregonwell Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (December 12, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Christchurch Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 9, 2014) | 1.52 km |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.53 km | |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Christchurch Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.57 km | |
| Avonwood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.67 km | |
| Twynham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.89 km |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.99 km | |
| Twynham School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 2.04 km |
| The Stable School | Special school | 6-16 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 2.19 km |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 2.31 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 2.34 km |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | Academy | 4-18 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 2.36 km |
| Connie Rothman Learning Centre | Special school | 11-19 | Requires improvement (October 21, 2021) | 2.42 km |
| Bournemouth Collegiate School | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.45 km | |
| King's Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH23 2BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourvale Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 426 m | |
| Tesco Petrol Barrack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 426 m | |
| Brunch Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 497 m | |
| Brunchie Bar Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 16, 2022 | 497 m | |
| Grove Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 500 m | |
| Grove News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 500 m | |
| Pizza Baracca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2020 | 500 m | |
| The Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 500 m | |
| Fairmile Grange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 513 m | |
| Brook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2017 | 557 m | |
| Brook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2017 | 557 m | |
| Dragon Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 557 m | |
| Touchwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 13, 2019 | 575 m | |
| Adrianos Gelato | Awaiting Inspection | 593 m | |
| Christchurch Spiritualist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2020 | 647 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2018 | 647 m | |
| The Laurels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 1, 2022 | 695 m | |
| Papa John's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 786 m | |
| Charcoal Chicken Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2019 | 849 m | |
| Royale Pizza Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 849 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH23 2BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Jumpers Corner | 219 m | |
| Chestnut Avenue | 222 m | |
| Jumpers Corner | 258 m | |
| Beech Avenue | 278 m | |
| Beech Avenue | 293 m | |
| Christchurch Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Pokesdown Rail Station | 1.85 km | |
| Bournemouth Rail Station | 4.45 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 1.83 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 1.84 km | |
| Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 1.84 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 4.3 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 38.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH23 2BA - Data from Dec 2021
| Grove Copse | 870 m | |
| Coward's Marsh | 2.16 km | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 2.17 km | |
| Blackwater Firs | 2.3 km | |
| Blackwater Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Dudmoor Copse | 2.63 km | |
| Quomp Copse | 2.74 km | |
| Ramsdown Plantation | 2.88 km | |
| Mill Copse | 3.35 km | |
| Honeycombe Chine | Valley | 3.36 km |
| Grimbury Marsh | 3.47 km | |
| Mill Stream | 3.52 km | |
| Sopley Common | 3.79 km | |
| Troublefield Copse | 4.02 km | |
| Berry Hill | 4.09 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.74266500 |
| Longitude | -1.80635800 |
| OS Easting | 413759 |
| OS Northing | 0093692 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Christchurch |
| Electoral Ward | Commons |
| Local Authority District | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Dorset Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000058 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bournemouth |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dorset |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Dorset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Dorset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bournemouth/Poole BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Christchurch BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049352 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Christchurch 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Christchurch 002E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |