Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH23 1JW postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 30 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 18 Dec 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £149,250Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Dec 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 30 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Dec 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
13 within 400mBH23 1JW links 13 transport stops within 400m and 49 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Riverland Court (BCT) at about 47m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Christchurch Rail Station at about 705m.
Local business
164 within 1200mBH23 1JW currently links 164 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 61 food and drink, 37 personal services, 20 retail. The closest mapped place is Captain Cod at about 179m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH23 1JW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
30 nearby school rows30 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH23 1JW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 20BH23 1JW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 20 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 300, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 79 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£149,250
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Dec 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH23 1JW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
61 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (22), cafe (21), restaurant (18).
Amenity group
Personal services
37 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (24), beauty (13).
Amenity group
Retail
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (9), pet (4), mobile phone (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (11), bakery (2), supermarket (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Captain Cod
Fast Food at 112, Stour Road.
Grocery
Londis
Convenience at 108-110, Stour Road.
Food and drink
Tuckton Tea Gardens Cafe
Cafe at 323, Belle Vue Road.
Food and drink
The Riverside
Restaurant at 220, Belle Vue Road.
Grocery
Asda Express
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Shell
Fuel Station at 58, Barrack Road, Christchurch.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BH23 8JH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Burton Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BH23 7JY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Christchurch Infant School
Primary option in BH23 2AE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH23 1JW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BH23 1JW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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