Christchurch
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Christchurch, in Dorset, is a coastal town where the Rivers Avon and Stour meet before flowing into Christchurch Harbour. Known for its historic Priory Church, medieval streets, and picturesque quay, it offers a mix of heritage and seaside living. Nearby beaches at Mudeford and Highcliffe provide sandy shores and water sports, while Hengistbury Head offers panoramic coastal views. With its nature reserves, harbour walks, and maritime character, Christchurch is a popular holiday and retirement destination.
Wards in Christchurch
Christchurch is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Burton & Grange
- Christchurch Town
- Commons
- Ferndown North
- Ferndown South
- Highcliffe & Walkford
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- St Leonards & St Ives
- West Moors & Three Legged Cross
- West Parley
Christchurch is a constituency that covers these wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole / Dorset.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 13,976 | 15.88% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 4,670 | 5.31% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 7,084 | 8.05% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 12,888 | 14.65% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,501 | 21.02% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 30,879 | 35.09% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 82,228 | 93.37% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,363 | 2.68% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 521 | 0.59% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 453 | 0.51% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 350 | 0.40% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 302 | 0.34% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 271 | 0.31% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 268 | 0.30% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 258 | 0.29% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 231 | 0.26% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 179 | 0.20% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 163 | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| African | 137 | 0.16% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 135 | 0.15% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 61 | 0.07% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 44 | 0.05% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 41 | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 38 | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 28 | 0.03% | 0.16% | 0.50% |