Christchurch Town
| Coordinates: | 50.738, -1.776 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 15 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01202 (Bournemouth) |
The Christchurch Town (electoral ward) sits at the heart of Christchurch within the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in England. It covers the historic town centre around Christchurch Priory, the winding lanes off the High Street and the riverside at Christchurch Quay, where the confluence of the River Stour and the River Avon feeds into Christchurch Harbour and nearby nature reserves such as Stanpit Marsh.
The ward’s economy is shaped by tourism, hospitality and independent retail, with cafés, galleries and specialist shops serving visitors and residents alike, while boating and birdwatching keep the quay lively in summer. Since the 2019 local government reorganisation it elects councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, and socially it blends long‑established families and retirees with commuters travelling into Bournemouth and Poole for work.
Postcode districts covering Christchurch Town
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Bournemouth 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Poole 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Eastleigh Town 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Salisbury 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Christchurch 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Totton 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Totton and Eling 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Newport 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Newport and Carisbrooke 20.7 miles33.4 km
- New Milton 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Cowes 20.3 miles32.6 km
Neighbouring places
- East Southbourne & Tuckton Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Burton & Grange Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Christchurch Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Burton and Winkton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- West Southbourne Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Littledown & Iford Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Sopley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Boscombe East & Pokesdown Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Holdenhurst Village Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Boscombe West Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Christchurch Town
BH23 1DZ, BH23 1PE, BH23 1JW, BH23 1DD, BH23 1RD, BH23 7ES, BH23 1HJ, BH23 2FT, BH23 1PD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Southampton Airport 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Christchurch Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Pokesdown Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ringwood Bus Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Poole Bus Station 9 miles14.4 km
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Schools in Christchurch Town
- Christchurch Infant School Primary
- The Priory C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Avon Beach Beach 2 miles3.1 km
- Dean Court Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Hinton House Estate 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Studland Beach Beach 9 miles14.5 km
- Poole Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 10.9 miles17.5 km
- New Forest Forest 12.2 miles19.7 km