BH23 6AW 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 (6AW) 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 AW.

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 6AW 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 6AW postcode have the street address of Matchams Lane

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH23 6AW postcode is home to a bustling 77 residents!

It is situated within the post town of CHRISTCHURCH within the old postal county of Hampshire.

BH23 6AW is within Avon Common.

The BH23 6AW postcode area is composed of 75% residential properties, 25% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in BH23 6AW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in BH23 6AW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in BH23 6AW fall under these categories: Residential.

Residential include Clubhouse Portview Caravan Park, Matchams Lane.

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BH23 6AW: Points of Interest

Snowtrax

Snowtrax is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Snowtrax Outdoor Activity Centre, Matchams Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6AW.

Mount Pleasant Touring Park

Mount Pleasant Touring Park is a retail outlet located at Matchams Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6AW.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	75%
Commercial	25%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for BH23 6AW

Latitude	50.7938715919
Longitude	-1.81859707719

Ordnance Survey Maps for BH23 6AW

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from BH23 6AW © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for BH23 6AW

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
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	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
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	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
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	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
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

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH23 6AW Postcode?

Download Speeds For BH23 6AW

Average Mbps	47.800
Median Mbps	42.600
Maximum Mbps	79.660

BH23 6AW has an average download speed of 47.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,372 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

23% of postcodes (278,350) have slower broadband speeds.

76% of postcodes (904,919) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For BH23 6AW

Average Mbps	11.600
Median Mbps	13.000
Maximum Mbps	20.000

BH23 6AW has an average upload speed of 11.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

8,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

33% of postcodes (396,533) have slower upload speeds.

66% of postcodes (779,114) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of BH23 6AW Postcode

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near BH23 6AW

TOLPUDDLE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 TOLPUDDLE GARDENS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH9 3RE

Distance: 2.96 miles

Contact: :

THORNHILL DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 618 CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9UG

Distance: 3.18 miles

Contact: :

DENTAPOL LTD

Address: 400/402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU

Distance: 3.18 miles

Contact: :

FERNDOWN DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 400 / 402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU

Distance: 3.18 miles

Contact: :

N.G. STRIBLING

Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: :

OPUS SPECIALIST DENTAL SERVICE

Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near BH23 6AW

BOOTS

Address: RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AL

Distance: 2.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 871841

PARLEY CROSS PHARMACY

Address: 143 NEW ROAD, WEST PARLEY, PARLEY CROSS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8EB

Distance: 2.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 573191

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: 3 TOLPUDDLE GARDENS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH9 3RE

Distance: 2.96 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 527232

BOOTS

Address: UNIT F, CASTLEPOINT CENTRE, CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9UY

Distance: 3.01 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 548139

CASTLE LANE PHARMACY

Address: 482 CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9UD

Distance: 3.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 772110

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, COM, PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9TH

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 457800

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near BH23 6AW

PARLEY OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 127 NEW ROAD, WEST PARLEY, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8EB

Distance: 2.93 miles

Contact: :

M&S OPTICIANS - CASTLEPOINT

Address: CASTLE POINT, CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UL

Distance: 2.94 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CASTLEPOINT)

Address: SAINSBURYS CASTLEPOINT, CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UW

Distance: 3.10 miles

Contact: :

4599 CASTLEPOINT

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CASTLEPOINT SHOPPING CENTRE, CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9UP

Distance: 3.15 miles

Contact: :

HENDERSONS OPTICIANS

Address: 54 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HZ

Distance: 3.18 miles

Contact: :

UNDERWOOD EYECARE

Address: 7 PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, BH22 9TH

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near BH23 6AW

ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR

Distance: 2.32 miles

Contact: :

ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR

Distance: 2.32 miles

Contact: :

THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE

Address: TRICKETTS CROSS, CORBIN AVENUE, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8AZ

Distance: 2.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 897989

ST LEONARDS SURGERY

Address: 1 PINE DRIVE, RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 2LN

Distance: 2.75 miles

Contact: :

JAMES FISHER MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 4 TOLPUDDLE GARDENS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH9 3LQ

Distance: 2.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01202 522622

GLENMOOR ROAD SURGERY

Address: 54 GLENMOOR ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8QF

Distance: 3.09 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near BH23 6AW

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: BH23 6AW

Christchurch
Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Distance: 4.57 miles
Driving Time: 9.11 minutes
Pokesdown
Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL
Distance: 5.57 miles
Driving Time: 10.11 minutes
Bournemouth
Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Distance: 6.71 miles
Driving Time: 11.28 minutes
Hinton Admiral
Hinton Admiral station, Hinton Wood Lane, Hinton Admiral, Dorset, BH23 7DW
Distance: 8.10 miles
Driving Time: 13.78 minutes
Branksome
Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF
Distance: 9.15 miles
Driving Time: 15.26 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near BH23 6AW

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near BH23 6AW

M27 J1

Distance: 15.11 miles

Driving Time: 18.01 minutes

M27 J2

Distance: 18.05 miles

Driving Time: 20.82 minutes

M27 J3

Distance: 20.60 miles

Driving Time: 23.28 minutes

M271 J1

Distance: 21.62 miles

Driving Time: 24.30 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH23 6AW Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Christchurch Co Const
Member or Parliament	Sir Christopher Chope
Contact Details	Contact Sir Christopher Chope
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the BH23 6AW Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at the following link Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How much is the Council Tax?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 6AW Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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

House Sales in BH23 6AW

Yearly House Sales for BH23 6AW
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000	1
2011	£375,000	£525,000	£450,000	2
2014	£835,000	£870,000	£852,500	2
2016	£910,000	£910,000	£910,000	1
2018	£745,000	£1,000,000	£872,500	2
2019	£365,000	£365,000	£365,000	1
2020	£650,000	£540,000	£595,000	2
2021	£1,575,000	£675,000	£1,125,000	2
2022	£925,000	£925,000	£925,000	1

What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH23 6AW Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near BH23 6AW
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AL	4.45 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to Sainsburys
Sainsburys, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UW	4.98 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to Sainsburys
Asda, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP	5.07 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to Asda
Tesco, Pennys Walk, FERNDOWN, BH22 9TH	5.19 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to Tesco
Iceland, Victoria Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU	5.20 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the BH23 6AW Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near BH23 6AW
Burger King	Distance	Directions
741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP	3.22 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to 741-743 Castle Lane East
34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP	5.77 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to 34 Commercial Road
Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY	6.64 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to Tower Park
48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG	8.08 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to 48 Waterloo Road Poole

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BH23 6AW
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB	2.68 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB
McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP	3.15 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP
McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH	4.73 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH
McDonald's, Somerford Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PX	4.87 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to McDonald's, Somerford Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3PX

KFC Restaurants near BH23 6AW
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH	3.04 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road
KFC, Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2BQ	3.73 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to KFC Christchurch - Barrack Road
KFC, Wimborne Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2EY	4.34 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to KFC Bournemouth - Winborne Road
KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP	4.70 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road
KFC, Lyndhurst Road, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 4SB	4.90 miles	Directions from BH23 6AW to KFC Christchurch - Lyndhurst Road