BH23 6AP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH23) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6AP) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH23.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH23 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AP.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH23 6AP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHRISTCHURCH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH23 6AP postcode have the street address of Matchams Lane
Quite the exclusive spot! The 2021 Census reveals that the BH23 6AP postcode is inhabited by just one solitary resident.
It is situated within the post town of CHRISTCHURCH within the old postal county of Hampshire.
BH23 6AP is within the otherSettlement of Matchams.
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Map Coordinates for BH23 6AP
| Latitude | 50.7999518235 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.81941077413 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BH23 6AP
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Weather Forecast for BH23 6AP
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 35.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 46.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 33.00% | S 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 49.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 11 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of BH23 6AP Postcode
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH23 6AP
DENTAPOL LTD
Address: 400/402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
FERNDOWN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 400 / 402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
N.G. STRIBLING
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
OPUS SPECIALIST DENTAL SERVICE
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 115 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 3AQ
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
TOLPUDDLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 TOLPUDDLE GARDENS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH9 3RE
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH23 6AP
BOOTS
Address: RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AL
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 871841
ASHLEY HEATH PHARMACY
Address: 2 & 3 HIGH STREET, ASHLEY HEATH, RINGWOOD, BH24 2HP
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01425 470982
PARLEY CROSS PHARMACY
Address: 143 NEW ROAD, WEST PARLEY, PARLEY CROSS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8EB
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 573191
MEDS2HOME PHARMACY
Address: REAR OF FERNDOWN POST OFFICE, 97 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 925902
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, COM, PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9TH
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 457800
FERNDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 487 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AG
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 892666
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH23 6AP
PARLEY OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 127 NEW ROAD, WEST PARLEY, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8EB
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
HENDERSONS OPTICIANS
Address: 54 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HZ
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
STILL & BEDFORD
Address: 61 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
UNDERWOOD EYECARE
Address: 7 PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, BH22 9TH
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - CASTLEPOINT
Address: CASTLE POINT, CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UL
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
INFINITE CLARITY LIMITED
Address: LA PORCHERIE, 427 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AF
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH23 6AP
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS SURGERY
Address: 1 PINE DRIVE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 2LN
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: TRICKETTS CROSS, CORBIN AVENUE, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8AZ
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 897989
GLENMOOR ROAD SURGERY
Address: 54 GLENMOOR ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8QF
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
JAMES FISHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4 TOLPUDDLE GARDENS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH9 3LQ
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 522622
Transport Links near BH23 6AP
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BH23 6AP
- Christchurch
Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PLDistance: 4.99 milesDriving Time: 9.92 minutes - Pokesdown
Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DLDistance: 5.99 milesDriving Time: 10.92 minutes - Bournemouth
Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HXDistance: 7.13 milesDriving Time: 12.09 minutes - Hinton Admiral
Hinton Admiral station, Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DWDistance: 8.51 milesDriving Time: 14.58 minutes - Branksome
Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DFDistance: 9.57 milesDriving Time: 16.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BH23 6AP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH23 6AP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH23 6AP Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Christchurch Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Christopher Chope |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH23 6AP Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH23 6AP Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the BH23 6AP Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AL | 4.14 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Christchurch Road, RINGWOOD, BH24 3AS | 4.85 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to Lidl |
| Iceland, Victoria Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU | 5.05 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to Iceland |
| Tesco, Pennys Walk, FERNDOWN, BH22 9TH | 5.06 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Meeting House Lane, RINGWOOD, BH24 1EY | 5.55 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH23 6AP Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 3.63 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 6.12 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to 34 Commercial Road |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 6.82 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to Tower Park |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 8.24 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB | 2.49 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB |
| McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP | 3.53 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP |
| McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH | 5.13 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH |
| McDonald's, Somerford Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PX | 5.22 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to McDonald's, Somerford Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH | 2.93 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road |
| KFC, Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BQ | 4.15 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to KFC Christchurch - Barrack Road |
| KFC, Wimborne Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2EY | 4.66 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to KFC Bournemouth - Winborne Road |
| KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 5.11 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road |
| KFC, Lyndhurst Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 4SB | 5.23 miles | Directions from BH23 6AP to KFC Christchurch - Lyndhurst Road |