Bearwood vs Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bearwood wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Bearwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearwood
£292,602
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
£455,038
Crime Rate
Bearwood
56.6
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
56.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearwood
100.0%
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bearwood
479.7
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
405.8
EPC Rating
Bearwood
69.8
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
68.9
Median Income
Bearwood
£30,213
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
£29,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) commands an average of £455,038, compared with £292,602 in Bearwood – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Bearwood is a flat at £160,500, while in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) it is a flat at £261,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) (£261,355 vs £160,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearwood prices grew faster — 42% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bearwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.6 per 1,000 versus 56.9 per 1,000 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). The most common crime category in Bearwood is violent-crime, while in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Bearwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). There are 1 schools in Bearwood and 13 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole).
Bearwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearwood | Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 479.7 Mbps in Bearwood and 405.8 Mbps in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bearwood and 96.3% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). Gigabit availability stands at 94.9% in Bearwood and 77.9% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole).
Bearwood is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (480 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bearwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bearwood and £1,257 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). 63% of homes in Bearwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole).
Bearwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,213 in Bearwood and £29,719.3 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). The median age is 45.5 in Bearwood and 49.3 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bearwood versus 69.1% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Bearwood and 53.5% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole).
| Indicator | Bearwood | Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,134 | 49,256 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,213 | £29,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 31.6% |
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