Affluence in BH23 3DH
How BH23 3DH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Somerford
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,757 (2024)
BH23 3DHChristchurch
How well off BH23 3DH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BH23 3DH area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is employment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment8.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
52.4% of adults in the BH23 3DH area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 18.5% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
21.7% of adults in the BH23 3DH area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
17.7% of adults in the BH23 3DH area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 23.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BH23 3DH (Somerford) (about 1,757 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.