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Christchurch Town

Ward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England

Coordinates:50.738, -1.776
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

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Bournemouth Airport 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Airport Southampton Airport 23.4 miles37.7 km
  • Railway station Christchurch Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
  • Railway station Pokesdown Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Bus station Ringwood Bus Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
  • Bus station Poole Bus Station 9 miles14.4 km

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

Example postcodes in Christchurch Town