The postcode BH23 2SX is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH23 2SX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH23 2SX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 2SX as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to BH23 2SX is Whitby Close which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hestan Close and is 117 m away. The closest railway station is Christchurch Rail Station, 2.86 km away.
The closest primary school to BH23 2SX (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 1.44 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on November 4, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BH23 2SX 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 2SX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH23 2SX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH23 2SX
| 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 2SX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stable School | Special school | 6-16 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Twynham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Jewell Academy Bournemouth | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2015) | 1.9 km |
| Burton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 25, 2016) | 2.51 km |
| Tregonwell Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Outstanding (December 12, 2017) | 2.56 km |
| Christchurch Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 9, 2014) | 2.68 km |
| Christchurch Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 2.73 km | |
| Parkfield School | Academy | 4-19 | 2.81 km | |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.83 km | |
| Stourfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.86 km |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.88 km |
| Stourfield Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Requires improvement (October 21, 2021) | 2.88 km |
| Avonwood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.99 km | |
| Muscliff Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 3.33 km |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 3.41 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 3.41 km |
| Twynham School | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 3.47 km |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 11, 2012) | 3.5 km |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 3.66 km |
| Sopley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 3.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH23 2SX - 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 | 494 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2018 | 494 m | |
| No1 South African Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2019 | 494 m | |
| The Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2018 | 494 m | |
| The Bunker Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 494 m | |
| Dudmoor Farm Riding School and Golf Course | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 29, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| The Stable School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| Willow Tree Layne Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 1.08 km | |
| Meadowbank Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 1.12 km | |
| The Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2021 | 1.2 km | |
| Adrianos Gelato | Awaiting Inspection | 1.4 km | |
| Jade Orchid | Awaiting Inspection November 4, 2020 | 1.44 km | |
| Mum's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2018 | 1.44 km | |
| Town Common News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 1.44 km | |
| Grove Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 1.55 km | |
| Grove News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 1.55 km | |
| Pizza Baracca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2020 | 1.55 km | |
| The Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 1.55 km | |
| Christchurch Soup Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2018 | 1.58 km | |
| Tattie-Bogle Vegan Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2019 | 1.61 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH23 2SX - Data from Apr 2022
| Hestan Close | 117 m | |
| Hestan Close | 122 m | |
| Hillside Drive | 133 m | |
| Hillside Drive | 146 m | |
| Lynton Crescent | 252 m | |
| Christchurch Rail Station | 2.86 km | |
| Pokesdown Rail Station | 3.53 km | |
| Bournemouth Rail Station | 5.56 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 3.57 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 3.57 km | |
| Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 3.57 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 2.73 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 37.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH23 2SX - Data from Dec 2021
| Blackwater Firs | 343 m | |
| Blackwater Hill | 503 m | |
| St Catherine's Hill | 628 m | |
| Ramsdown Plantation | 1.06 km | |
| Quomp Copse | 1.1 km | |
| Grove Copse | 1.1 km | |
| Dudmoor Copse | 1.1 km | |
| Coward's Marsh | 1.48 km | |
| Mill Copse | 1.77 km | |
| Sopley Common | 1.9 km | |
| Mill Stream | 2.08 km | |
| Dayman's Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Troublefield Copse | 2.25 km | |
| Pitthouse Copse | 2.7 km | |
| Whitcher's Plantation | 2.77 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH23 2SX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.76030800 |
| Longitude | -1.80549900 |
| OS Easting | 413815 |
| OS Northing | 0095653 |
| 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: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bournemouth/Poole BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Christchurch BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049348 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Christchurch 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Christchurch 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |