Overview for Stony Lane, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1DL

Introduction

Christchurch is a town and civil parish on the south coast of Dorset, England. The parish had a population of 31,372 in 2021. It adjoins Bournemouth to the west, with the New Forest to the east. Part of the historic county of Hampshire, Christchurch was a borough within the administrative county of Dorset from 1974 until 2019, when it became part of the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority.

Founded in the 7th century at the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour which flow into Christchurch Harbour, the town was originally named Twynham but became known as Christchurch following the construction of the priory in 1094. The town developed into an important trading port, and was fortified in the 9th century. Further defences were added in the 12th century with the construction of a castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War by the Parliamentarian Army. During the 18th and 19th centuries, smuggling flourished and became one of the town's most lucrative industries. The town was heavily fortified during the Second World War as a precaution against an expected invasion, and in 1940 an Airspeed factory was established on the town's airfield to make aircraft for the Royal Air Force.

The town's harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historically important buildings have made Christchurch a popular tourist destination. Bournemouth Airport, an international airport which handled around 800,000 passengers in 2019, is within the former borough boundary at Hurn. The airport's industrial park contains a number of aerospace and engineering businesses and is one of the largest employment sites in Dorset.

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Summary for Stony Lane, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 1DL

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Christchurch
in
Christchurch Town
within
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near BH23 1DL

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
20
In Progress
26
Completed
12
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near BH23 1DL

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Stony Lane, BH23 1DL that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BH23 1DL

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Police

This area is policed by Dorset Police.

Dorset Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Christchurch East neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

Christchurch East Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
55
Jan 2024
54
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
14
Jan 2024
14
Shoplifting
Feb 2024
10
Jan 2024
8

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Christchurch parliamentary constituency.

Christchurch is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Stony Lane, BH23 1DL

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BH23 1DL

Latitude
50.73561
Longitude
-1.768701

Residents at BH23 1DL

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at BH23 1DL

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:20

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BH23 1DL is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.58%
Cloudy47.85%
Rain7.31%
Windy22.90%
Other0.36%

Deprivation Index

42.5 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at BH23 1DL

Active
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Postcode Details for BH23 1DL

Introduced
1 Jan 1980
Large User Postcode

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
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15 Apr 2024
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7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
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30 Mar 2024
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