Postcode BH23 4AN (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Map showing BH23 4AN and nearby postcodes

The postcode BH23 4AN is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH23 4AN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BH23 4AN is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.7 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 4AN as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to BH23 4AN is Avon Run Close which is centered 120 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bure Lane and is 230 m away. The closest railway station is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 2.96 km away.

The closest primary school to BH23 4AN (for ages 11 and under) is Mudeford Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 9, 2008.

The local pub for residents of BH23 4AN is The Sandpiper and is 567 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from China At Lees and is 567 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 22, 2018.

Policing for BH23 4AN is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH23 4AN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BH23 4AN, and the approximate distance away.

Avon Run Close 120 m
Capesthorne 156 m
Robins Way 171 m
Avon Run Road 211 m
Island View Avenue 249 m
Friars Road 341 m
Sheldrake Road 504 m
Bure Lane 574 m
Mudeford 697 m
De Havilland Way 731 m
A35 38.94 km
A338 53.92 km
A30 100.57 km
A38 110.81 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH23 4AN

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH23 4AN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mudeford Junior School Outstanding
(October 9, 2008)
1.41 km
Mudeford Community Infants' School Good
(September 20, 2018)
1.7 km
Somerford Primary School Good
(November 17, 2021)
1.75 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Good
(September 12, 2018)
1.83 km
The Grange School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.98 km
Highcliffe School Good
(November 1, 2017)
2.09 km
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Good
(July 18, 2018)
2.75 km
The Priory Church of England Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
3.09 km
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Good
(June 20, 2017)
3.19 km
Twynham School Outstanding
(April 26, 2013)
3.37 km
Christchurch Junior School 3.73 km
Christchurch Infant School Outstanding
(May 9, 2014)
3.78 km
Burton Church of England Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
4.03 km
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School Good
(September 14, 2017)
4.17 km
Twynham Primary School Good
(May 1, 2019)
4.31 km
Connie Rothman Learning Centre Requires improvement
(October 21, 2021)
4.63 km
The Stable School Good
(March 12, 2020)
5.18 km
Stourfield Infant School Requires improvement
(October 21, 2021)
5.22 km
Stourfield Junior School Good
(January 9, 2020)
5.33 km
Bransgore Church of England Primary School 5.41 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH23 4AN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Noisy Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 31, 2018
0 m
Waters Edge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
February 13, 2020
248 m
Sandhills Holiday Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
389 m
Bure Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 25, 2019
422 m
Central Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 26, 2020
567 m
China At Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
567 m
The Sandpiper Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 22, 2019
567 m
Avon Reach Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 16, 2020
586 m
The Beach Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 22, 2022
590 m
Burys News Food and Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 15, 2017
597 m
Mudeford Rocks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 3, 2018
597 m
Haven Cafe & Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
768 m
Haven House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 31, 2020
768 m
Highcliffe Sailing Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 21, 2018
768 m
The Fish Stall Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
768 m
Christchurch Harbour Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 27, 2018
781 m
The Jetty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 11, 2018
781 m
The Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 14, 2021
813 m
All Saints Church Other catering premises Exempt
November 25, 2019
816 m
Bakes by Katie Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
934 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH23 4AN - Data from Apr 2022

Bure Lane Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Bure Lane Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Bure Haven Drive Bus Stop/Station 300 m
Bure Haven Drive Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Mortimer Close Bus Stop/Station 485 m
Hinton Admiral Rail Station Rail 2.96 km
Christchurch Rail Station Rail 3.67 km
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Ferry 819 m
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Ferry 819 m
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Ferry 840 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 8.79 km
Southampton Airport Air 36.03 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH23 4AN - Data from Dec 2021

Mudeford Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Steamer Point Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Shelley Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Blackberry Point Island 1.52 km
Lily Pond Inland Water 2.02 km
Grimbury Marsh Wetland 2.11 km
Roeshot Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.3 km
Warren Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Roeshot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Chewton Common Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Burton Rough Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Donkey Bottom Valley 3.2 km
Cat Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Lower Allensworth Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Marlpit Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.59 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.72935000
Longitude -1.73430200
OS Easting 418849
OS Northing 0092226
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29616
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Christchurch
Electoral Ward Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000058
Travel To Work Area Bournemouth

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bournemouth/Poole BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Christchurch BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049375
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Christchurch 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Christchurch 007C
Output Area / Small Area 5B3