BH23 2RF postcode in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH23 2RF is a postcode in Christchurch, in the Commons ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is in the Christchurch parliamentary constituency and the Dorset police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where BH23 2RF is, and what is near it
- BH23 2RF
- Other postcodes in BH23 2: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.7513, longitude -1.8076)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BH23 2RF?
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCouncil, for all local services Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BH23 2RF Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- DorsetPolice force area
- ChristchurchParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Christopher Chope
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BH23 2RF?
Every home and business at BH23 2RF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 89%
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 99%
The line marks the figure across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BH23 2RF?
BinDayBuddy has not read Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's days for BH23 2RF today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for BH23 2RF on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BH23 2RF at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 12 homes and businesses at BH23 2RF. 12 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BH23 2RF: 2,369 properties in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are at high risk (1.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BH23 2RF is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 08:11 on 22 October 2026.
- Lower Stour at Jumpers Common and A35 Iford Bridge area, ChristchurchFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower Stour at Jumpers Common and A35 Iford Bridge area, Christchurch
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 08:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BH23 2RF?
Homes in BH23 2 sold for a typical £425,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 167 sales, up 2.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £510,000 86 sales
- Semi-detached £385,000 35 sales
- Terraced £336,750 20 sales
- Flat or maisonette £209,000 26 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BH23 district: a typical £415,000 from 808 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BH23 2RF
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in BH23 2RF from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 11 August 2025. The middle sale was £460,000, from £425,000 to £475,000. Across BH23 2, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £425,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BH23 2RF?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,000 homes in the neighbourhood around BH23 2RF. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band E. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (40%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for 2026‑27: £2,436. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,894 (band B) to £4,059 (band G); band E, the most common, is £2,977.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,624 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £1,894 |
| Band C | about 90 (9%) | £2,165 |
| Band D | about 240 (24%) | £2,436 |
| Band E | about 350 (35%) | £2,977 |
| Band F | about 260 (26%) | £3,518 |
| Band G | about 40 (4%) | £4,059 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,871 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 40% 1919 to 1939
- 19% 1945 to 1964
- 25% 1965 to 1982
- 6% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- 5% 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
Averages for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BH23 2RF is in (ONS area E01020366), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BH23 2RF?
The nearest open schools to BH23 2RF, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BH23 2RF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BH23 2RF is Christchurch Rail Station, 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Christchurch Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
- Pokesdown Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Stour Way, 93 m away.
More stations near BH23 2RF, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BH23 2RF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BH23 2RF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Grove Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 481192 1.4 kmCycle
- Littledown Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 309500 2.1 kmCycle
- Woodlea House Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 300903 2.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BH23 2RF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BH23 2RF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- POD Point Charging point · No details mapped 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BH23 2RF?
The nearest to the centre of BH23 2RF, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Castle Lane Dental Practice Phone 07739 205021 1.9 kmCycle
- Mydentist - Arthur Road - Christchurch Phone 01202 478973 2.2 kmCycle
- Cheriton Dental Practice Phone 01202 486249 2.2 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BH23 2RF?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2026 1.0 kmWalk
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital Phone 01202 303626 1.0 kmWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BH23 2RF?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BH23 2RF, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Laurels Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01202 470179 1.3 kmCycle
- Avon View Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01202 485170 1.3 kmCycle
- Castle Dene Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2024 · Phone 01202 397929 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BH23 2RF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BH23 2RF, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- The Grove Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 484310 1.4 kmCycle
- Pharmacycare Travel and Health Clinic Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01202 433698 1.8 kmCycle
- Boots, 2a Twynham Avenue Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01202 486276 2.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BH23 2RF?
The nearest vets to the centre of BH23 2RF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Best Friend Vets Phone +44 1202 485880 700 mWalk
- Natterjack's 1.9 kmCycle
- Best Pest Busters 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BH23 2RF in a conservation area?
The centre of BH23 2RF is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BH23 2RF?
Police.uk records 83 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BH23 2RF in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: possession of weapons 4, shoplifting 2, drugs 2, public order 1, bicycle theft 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BH23 2RF
- Ward
- Commons
- Parish
- Christchurch
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Christchurch
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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