The postcode BH23 2QU is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH23 2QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH23 2QU 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 2QU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to BH23 2QU is River Glade which is centered 91 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Barn Road and is 95 m away. The closest railway station is Christchurch Rail Station, 2.34 km away.
The closest primary school to BH23 2QU (for ages 11 and under) is Twynham Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Bishop of Winchester Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 29, 2017 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from Jade Orchid and is 1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on November 4, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 187 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BH23 2QU 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 2QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH23 2QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH23 2QU
| 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 2QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stable School | Special school | 6-16 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Twynham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.63 km |
| Tregonwell Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (December 12, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| Christchurch Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 9, 2014) | 2.17 km |
| Stourfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.19 km |
| Stourfield Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Requires improvement (October 21, 2021) | 2.21 km |
| Christchurch Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.23 km | |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.26 km | |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.31 km |
| Avonwood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.43 km | |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 2.56 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 2.78 km |
| Twynham School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 2.92 km |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 3.14 km |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 3.15 km |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.16 km | |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 11, 2012) | 3.32 km |
| Parkfield School | Academy | 4-19 | 3.33 km | |
| Muscliff Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 3.34 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH23 2QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| F A Lambe & Son | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2019 | 356 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2018 | 356 m | |
| No1 South African Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2019 | 356 m | |
| The Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2018 | 356 m | |
| The Bunker Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 356 m | |
| Meadowbank Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 449 m | |
| Adrianos Gelato | Awaiting Inspection | 749 m | |
| The Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2021 | 778 m | |
| Grove Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 902 m | |
| Grove News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 902 m | |
| Pizza Baracca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2020 | 902 m | |
| The Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 902 m | |
| Jade Orchid | Awaiting Inspection November 4, 2020 | 1 km | |
| Mum's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2018 | 1 km | |
| Town Common News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 1 km | |
| Christchurch Soup Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2018 | 1.04 km | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 1.14 km | |
| Ekinci Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 9, 2019 | 1.14 km | |
| Fairmile Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 1.14 km | |
| Fairmile Jet Service Station (MFG) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 1.14 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH23 2QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Barn Road | 95 m | |
| Old Barn Road | 123 m | |
| River Way Top | 129 m | |
| River Way Top | 156 m | |
| Marlow Drive | 287 m | |
| Christchurch Rail Station | 2.34 km | |
| Pokesdown Rail Station | 2.91 km | |
| Bournemouth Rail Station | 5.11 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.95 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.96 km | |
| Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 2.96 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 3.21 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 38.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH23 2QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Grove Copse | 436 m | |
| Blackwater Firs | 1.01 km | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Blackwater Hill | 1.16 km | |
| Coward's Marsh | 1.5 km | |
| Dudmoor Copse | 1.53 km | |
| Quomp Copse | 1.56 km | |
| Ramsdown Plantation | 1.64 km | |
| Mill Copse | 2.23 km | |
| Mill Stream | 2.51 km | |
| Sopley Common | 2.52 km | |
| Troublefield Copse | 2.81 km | |
| Dayman's Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Whitcher's Plantation | 3.36 km | |
| Pitthouse Copse | 3.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH23 2QU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 187 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.8 Mbps | 19.1 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 108.5 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 439.8 | 37 |
Energy usage data for BH23 2QU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.75428400 |
| Longitude | -1.80614700 |
| OS Easting | 413771 |
| OS Northing | 0094983 |
| 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 |