| 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.