Christchurch
Parish in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
| Coordinates: | 50.743, -1.767 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 16 93 |
| Population: | 42,396 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
Christchurch is a historic riverside and coastal town on the south coast of England, within the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It sits at the confluence of the River Avon and the River Stour, with a sheltered harbour opening onto the English Channel and the nearby headland of Hengistbury Head. The town centre is dominated by the medieval Christchurch Priory, the Norman motte of Christchurch Castle, narrow historic streets and a working quay at Mudeford.
Today Christchurch mixes a tourism- and maritime-led economy - sailing, fishing and beach visitors are important - with independent shops, regular local festivals and a significant retired population, while many people commute to nearby Bournemouth and Poole. Conservation designations for the harbour and surrounding heathland help protect its natural attractions, and ferries link the town with Sandbanks and the wider south coast.
Postcode districts covering Christchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Bournemouth 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Poole 8.7 miles14 km
- Eastleigh 24.9 miles40 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Salisbury 23 miles37 km
- Christchurch 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Totton 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Totton and Eling 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Newport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 20.4 miles32.8 km
- New Milton 4.7 miles7.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Christchurch Town Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Burton & Grange Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Christchurch Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Burton and Winkton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- East Southbourne & Tuckton Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Sopley Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- West Southbourne Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Littledown & Iford Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Highcliffe & Walkford Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holdenhurst Village Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Christchurch
BH23 2FE, BH23 2AL, BH23 2DD, BH23 2AJ, BH23 4ED, BH23 2NR, BH23 2AN, BH23 1RD, BH23 1PU … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Southampton Airport 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hinton Admiral Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Poole Bus Station 9.4 miles15.1 km
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Schools in Christchurch
- Christchurch Infant School Primary
- Mudeford Community Infants' School Primary
- Mudeford Junior School Primary
- Somerford Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Primary
- The Priory C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Avon Beach Beach 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Dean Court Stadium 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hinton House Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 4 miles6.4 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- Studland Beach Beach 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 10.6 miles17.1 km
- New Forest Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km