BH23 2AH

a postcode in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Introduced in January 1980

BH23 2AH	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with BH23 2AH

Portfield Close - 42 properties, USRN 7500108

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.741 / 50°44'27"N

Longitude: -1.7866 / 1°47'11"W

UTM Reference: 30U 585618 5621729

OS Easting: 415156

OS Northing: 93514

OS Grid: SZ151935

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 559.K3P

Mapcode Global: FRA 7744.3S9

Open Location Code: 9C2WP6R7+C9

Maidenhead Locator System: IO90cr57

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2c2

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
Ageing Communities
Ageing Independent Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 22449 / 32844

7th decile
somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for BH23 2AH on Monday 8 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	03:03
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:10
Sunrise	04:55
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:06
Sunset	21:17
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:02
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:09

Hours of daylight today	04:25 to 21:47
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:47 to 04:24
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Rises	00:27
Moon sets	12:12

For a full sun and moon calendar for BH23 2AH, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in BH23 2AH

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
28 June 2023	6 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£360,000
20 April 2022	41 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Detached	Freehold	£620,000
12 March 2020	48 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£270,000
27 September 2019	64 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£276,000
14 February 2018	58 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£310,000
31 July 2017	14 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£242,500
1 December 2016	30 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£210,000
28 October 2016	56 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£260,000
11 May 2016	46 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£255,000
22 April 2016	64 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£235,000
28 March 2014	76 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£197,000
30 August 2013	46 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£178,000
15 October 2012	30 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£186,000
27 September 2012	72 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£190,000
2 December 2011	42 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£195,000
23 August 2011	38 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£185,000
17 August 2010	36 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£205,000
12 August 2010	14 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£185,000
13 August 2009	40 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£200,000
8 May 2009	2 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£160,000
1 April 2009	72 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£150,000
17 March 2008	42 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£225,000
27 July 2007	32 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£180,000
24 November 2006	10 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£185,000
31 July 2006	20 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£187,000
21 July 2006	58 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£185,000
25 April 2006	30 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£177,500
25 April 2006	64 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£175,000
20 March 2006	46 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£176,500
2 August 2005	76 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£167,500
24 March 2005	22 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£172,000
15 March 2005	68 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£201,000
8 October 2004	12 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£166,000
25 June 2004	46 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£169,950
25 June 2004	42 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£159,000
28 May 2004	18 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£166,500
16 October 2003	66 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£166,000
15 January 2003	36 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£147,000
31 May 2002	30 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£115,000
8 April 2002	40 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£130,000
8 February 2002	22 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£109,500
8 November 2001	56 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£109,950
31 October 2001	46 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£94,000
17 August 2001	64 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£101,995
23 April 2001	18 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£94,500
28 March 2001	38 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£97,250
28 December 2000	56 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£34,000
27 September 2000	52 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£88,000
17 December 1999	74 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£79,950
3 November 1999	10 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£81,000
7 June 1999	1 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Detached	Freehold	£115,000
19 February 1999	48 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£65,000
13 January 1999	10 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£73,500
30 April 1998	10 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£50,000
18 March 1998	58 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Detached	Freehold	£78,500
24 February 1998	1 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Detached	Freehold	£34,000
30 January 1998	20 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£67,500
27 November 1997	64 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£63,750
18 September 1997	26 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£64,500
5 February 1997	66 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£45,000
1 November 1996	40 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£64,500
26 September 1996	24 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Semi-detached	Freehold	£53,000
12 September 1996	46 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£49,950
5 July 1996	36 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£52,500
22 November 1995	56 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£55,500
6 September 1995	42 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£55,000
1 March 1995	42 Portfield Close, Christchurch BH23 2AH	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£44,500

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for BH23 2AH

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Christchurch

MP

Christopher Chope Conservative

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Christchurch Town

Councillors

Mike Cox Liberal Democrats

Michael Tarling Liberal Democrats

BH23 2AH also falls within the Civil Parish of Christchurch, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for BH23 2AH

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00103169		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01020359	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 014D	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02004237	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 014	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E04012814	Christchurch	Civil Parishes	Administrative	1 April 2019	DLUHC
E05012658	Christchurch Town	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	2 May 2019	DLUHC
E06000058	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 April 2019	DLUHC
E12000009	South West	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001171	Christchurch	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000039	Dorset	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000175	Bournemouth	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E33049353		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000009	Dorset	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	7 July 2011	BEIS
E38000045	NHS Dorset CCG	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2015	ODS
E40000006	South West	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2018	ODS
E54000041	Dorset	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 April 2016	NHS
E56000016	Wessex	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 September 2016	NHS England
E63013839	Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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