Postcode BH23 5FD (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Map showing BH23 5FD and nearby postcodes

The postcode BH23 5FD is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole It was introduced in May 2011 and is an active postcode. BH23 5FD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BH23 5FD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 5FD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to BH23 5FD is Sunset Mews which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Recreation Ground and is 175 m away. The closest railway station is Hinton Admiral Rail Station, 1.59 km away.

The closest primary school to BH23 5FD (for ages 11 and under) is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 18, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Arnewood School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 18, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of BH23 5FD is The Globe Inn and is 52 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 24, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chinatown and is 11 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 19, 2020.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BH23 5FD 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 5FD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BH23 5FD, and the approximate distance away.

Sunset Mews 40 m
The Old Bakehouse Mews 78 m
Bucehayes Close 118 m
Wortley Road 132 m
Wharncliffe Gardens 172 m
Waterford Gardens 183 m
Jesmond Avenue 237 m
Stanley Road 251 m
Elmwood Way 281 m
Wharncliffe Road 286 m
Merley Drive 293 m
Beacon Drive 332 m
Lymington Road 339 m
Imber Drive 347 m
Arbor Close 349 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH23 5FD

Introduction May 2011
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 5FD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Good
(July 18, 2018)
548 m
Highcliffe School Good
(November 1, 2017)
1.61 km
The Arnewood School Good
(October 18, 2018)
2.85 km
New Milton Infant School Outstanding
(September 14, 2010)
2.98 km
New Milton Junior School Good
(December 8, 2021)
3 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Good
(September 12, 2018)
3.16 km
Durlston Court School 3.21 km
Mudeford Junior School Outstanding
(October 9, 2008)
3.74 km
Somerford Primary School Good
(November 17, 2021)
3.76 km
Ballard School 3.79 km
The Grange School Good
(December 1, 2021)
3.84 km
Mudeford Community Infants' School Good
(September 20, 2018)
4.04 km
Ashley Junior School Good
(May 22, 2018)
4.6 km
Bransgore Church of England Primary School 4.6 km
Ashley Infant School Good
(March 26, 2019)
4.91 km
Burton Church of England Primary School Good
(February 25, 2016)
5.2 km
The Priory Church of England Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
5.49 km
Twynham School Outstanding
(April 26, 2013)
5.75 km
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School Good
(June 20, 2017)
5.81 km
Christchurch Junior School 5.89 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH23 5FD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bistro My Way Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 3, 2019
11 m
Chinatown Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
11 m
Similan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
11 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
11 m
The Coffee Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 9, 2021
11 m
Highcliffe Plus Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 29, 2019
52 m
Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
October 22, 2019
52 m
Shelleys at Highcliffe Bakery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
June 3, 2019
52 m
The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 24, 2018
52 m
Chris Watson Family Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
150 m
Driftwood Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
150 m
Gifted Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
150 m
Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 19, 2020
150 m
Napoleons Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 28, 2018
150 m
Elior Waterfall Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 19, 2019
171 m
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
November 5, 2018
228 m
Fully Loaded Foods Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
228 m
Highcliffe Methodist Church Other catering premises Exempt
February 13, 2020
228 m
Highcliffe Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
May 1, 2018
228 m
Ludlams of Highcliffe Retailers - other 4
Good
December 3, 2019
228 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH23 5FD - Data from Apr 2022

Recreation Ground Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Recreation Ground Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Sea Corner Bus Stop/Station 370 m
Sea Corner Bus Stop/Station 415 m
The Lord Bute Bus Stop/Station 550 m
Hinton Admiral Rail Station Rail 1.59 km
New Milton Rail Station Rail 3.48 km
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Ferry 3.45 km
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Ferry 3.45 km
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing Ferry 3.47 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 10.16 km
Southampton Airport Air 33.44 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH23 5FD - Data from Dec 2021

Chewton Common Woodland Or Forest 458 m
Marlpit Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Meetinghouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Steamer Point Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Cranemoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Cat Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Shelley Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Castlefield Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Walkford Moor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Roeshot Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Rough Park Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Roeshot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Dark Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Walkford Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Lower Allensworth Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 15,594 kWh - mean 3,119 kWh : median 2,435 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BH23 5FD - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.74097000
Longitude -1.70123000
OS Easting 421178
OS Northing 0093527
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28237
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Christchurch
Electoral Ward Highcliffe & Walkford
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: Delayed 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 E33049354
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Christchurch 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Christchurch 003B
Output Area / Small Area 5B1