Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) vs Lytchett Matravers

At £455,038, Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) undercuts Lytchett Matravers (£522,830) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) is a flat at £261,355, while in Lytchett Matravers it is a flat at £171,087.

Residents of Lytchett Matravers experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.2 per 1,000 versus 56.9 per 1,000 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). The most common crime category in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) is violent-crime, while in Lytchett Matravers it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 13 schools in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole), 81.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lytchett Matravers, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) averages 405.8 Mbps – ahead of Lytchett Matravers's 398.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) and 96.9% in Lytchett Matravers. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) and 76.3% in Lytchett Matravers.

→Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (406 vs 399 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Lytchett Matravers leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) and £1,246 in Lytchett Matravers. 59.1% of homes in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Lytchett Matravers.

→Lytchett Matravers has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,961 in Lytchett Matravers and £29,719.3 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole). The median age is 49.3 in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) and 48.3 in Lytchett Matravers. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) versus 66.6% in Lytchett Matravers. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Christchurch (bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole) and 53.8% in Lytchett Matravers.

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