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Christchurch, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Christchurch is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 42,396. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
42,396 Population 2,179/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,616 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,616 median income, 5.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$410,625 home value, $1,190/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population42,396
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,179/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 10%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,616
Per Capita$47,616
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$410,625
Rent$1,190
Ownership63.5%
Housing Units16,958

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+51.1%

Community

Population42,396
Population Density2,179 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates50.7358°, -1.7813°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,616
Median Age42.6 years

About Christchurch

Christchurch is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 42,396. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Christchurch has a population of 42,396 with a density of 2,179 people per square mile, spread across 19.5 square miles. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (9.7%), with 1.4% Black, 4.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.3% of residents. 4.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

42,396
Total Population
2,179
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above United Kingdom avg
19.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.3%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.7%

Social Characteristics

Christchurch vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Christchurch is $47,616, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,616 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $916, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,858 business establishments. 29.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Christchurch vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,616
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,616
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)3,858

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone47.9%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home29.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Christchurch is $410,625, 46% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,190 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 63.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 16,958 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,625
46% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,190
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.5%
Owner-Occupied63.5%
Renter-Occupied36.5%
Housing Units16,958

Property Tax

Climate in Christchurch

Christchurch has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.4° 92.8
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 2° / 8.9° 66.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3° / 11.4° 60.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14° 56.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.2° 46.4
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 19.9° 53.6
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.1° 46.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12° / 21.9° 53.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 69.6
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.5° 102.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 4.6° / 11.7° 105.3
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 99.7
Christchurch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area19.5 sq mi (50.4 km²)
Population Density2,179/sq mi
Coordinates50.7358°N, 1.7813°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 100 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 93 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 143 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 130 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 64 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 123 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 146 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 19 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 68 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 137 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Christchurch has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.5").

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32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.1%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2,179/sq mi
Total Area19.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone47.9%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home29.6%

Schools in Christchurch

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Somerford Primary School - - - -
Avonbourne Academies - - - -
St Peter's Catholic School - - - -
St Peter's Catholic School (Primary Phase) - - - -
Christchurch Learning Centre - - - -
Tregonwell Academy - - - -
St. James' CE Primary Academy - - - -
Stourfield Infant School - - - -
Site of former Parkfield School - - - -
Twynham Primary School - - - -
St Peter's Catholic School (Secondary Phase and Sixth Form) - - - -
Avonwood Primary School - - - -
The Grange School - - - -
The Priory Church of England Primary School - - - -
Jewell Academy - - - -
Southbourne School of English - - - -
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Mudeford Community Infants' School - - - -
Mudeford Junior School - - - -
Stourfield Junior School - - - -
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Bournemouth Collegiate School (Senior) - - - -
Corpus Christi School Annexe - - - -
Pokesdown Community Primary School - - - -
Christchurch Infant School - - - -
Christchurch Junior School - - - -
Twynham School - - - -
Burton Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Christchurch

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
Serenade Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
BFBS Salisbury Plain - AAC+ 64 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3

Museums in Christchurch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Bournemouth Natural Science Museum
Breamore House and Countryside Museum
Bugad Classic Bikes
Durlston Castle
Fordingbridge Museum
Friends of the New Forest Airfields
Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry
Museum Of Design In Plastics
Museum of East Dorset
New Forest Museum
Old Battery Museum
Poole Museum
Poole Waterfront Museum
Red House Museum
Red House Museum
Red House Museum
RNLI Lifeboat Museum
Rockbourne Roman Villa
Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Sammy Miller Museum
Scaplens Court Museum
Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre
The Engine House

Libraries in Christchurch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boscombe Library0.0
Bournemouth Library0.0
Branksome Library0.0
Broadstone Library0.0
Canford Cliffs Library0.0
Canford Heath Library0.0
Castlepoint Library0.0
Charminster Library0.0
Christchurch Library0.0
Colehill Library0.0
Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library0.0
Creekmoor Library0.0
Ensbury Park Library0.0
Ferndown Library0.0
Fordingbridge Library0.0
Hamworthy Library0.0
Highcliffe Library0.0
Kinson Hub0.0
Library (Arts University Bournemouth)0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Lyndhurst Library0.0
Milford village hall and library0.0
New Milton Library0.0
Oakdale Library0.0
Parkstone Library0.0
Pokesdown & Southbourne Library0.0
Poole Central Library0.0
Ringwood Library0.0
Rossmore Library0.0
Springbourne Library0.0
Swanage Library0.0
Tuckton Library0.0
Upton Library0.0
Verwood Library0.0
West Howe Library0.0
Westbourne Library0.0
Wimborne Library0.0
Winton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Christchurch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Swanage Market

Hotels in Christchurch

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Captains Club Hotel
Christchurch Harbour Hotel
Premier Inn
Premier Inn Christchurch (East)
The Kings Arms Hotel
Travelodge
Travelodge Christchurch
Village Hotel Bournemouth

Restaurants in Christchurch

54 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

All India
Aperitivo
Baffi Neapolitan Pizza
Bailey Bridge
Beccafico
Bodega
Brown's Fish & Chips
Chef Carlos
Chicken & Blues
China Lounge
Chutney Corner Indian Takeaway
Dicky's Bar & Brasserie
Dragon Palace
Forest Spice
Harmony
Harvester Cooper Dean
Iford Tandoori
Kashmir Indian Restaurant
Koh Thai
Loch & Quay
Makla
Masala Bay
MAW
Mela
Meram Kitchen
Outback Pizza
Pinocchios Restaurant
PizzaExpress
Roots
Sakib Spice
Salathai
Samoa
Santorini
SoBo Beach
Sobo Nobab
Sobo:Fish
Standard Bengal
Starlight
The Balti House
The Boathouse
The Brewhouse and Kitchen
The Dome
The Jetty Restaurant
The Kitchen Club
The Noisy Lobster
The Riverside
The Schooner
The Somerford
Tiien
Tim's Cuisine
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery
Villa Toscara
Yoo & Mee

Cafes in Christchurch

52 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arcado Lounge
Avon Beach Coffee Cabin
Baccello
Bakehouse 24
Beach House Café Restaurant
Brown Dog
Buonissimo
Cafe on the Green
Cafe Riva
Caffè Nero
Cali Cafe
Cirqle
Coast Coffee
Coffee#1
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa Drive Thru
Cosy Cafe
Cuckoos
Cuckoos
Edward‘s Coffee Shop
Enzo's
Harry's Coffee House
Haven Cafe
Hiker Café
Hot Bowl
Immaculate Coffee House
Jubillatte Cafe
Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant
Kitchen
La Cita's
Lemon Garden
Little Perth
Llamageddon
Maravi
Mudeford Rocks
Mysa
Soho
Starbucks
Syd's Slaps
The Brew Cafe
The Coffee Pot
The Hungry Husky
The Old Mill
The Prom
The Sandwich Box
The Yam
Tuckton Tea Gardens Cafe
Water Lily
Wild & Ginger

Cinemas in Christchurch

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regent Centre

Clinics in Christchurch

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AECC Clinic

Dentists in Christchurch

11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avon Dental Practice
Cheriton Dental Practice
Damira
Dentistry on the Grove
Finest Smile Dental Studio
Gentle Dentistry
mydentist
Pearl Fine Dental Care
Robinsons Dental Practice
Tuckton Dental Practice
Wimborne Dental Laboratory

Veterinaries in Christchurch

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Friend Vets
Best Pest Busters
Natterjack's
Riverside Vets

Train Stations in Christchurch

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christchurch
Pokesdown

Bus Stations in Christchurch

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Somerford Sainsbury's

Gas Stations in Christchurch

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esso
Esso Spur End
Murco
Shell
Shell
Tesco Esso Christchurch
Tesco extra

Banks in Christchurch

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
Santander

Gyms in Christchurch

8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Littledown Centre
Matthew Furnell
Maya and Moon
Shore Pilates Studio
Snap Fitness
SoBo Fitness
The Engine Room

Golf Courses in Christchurch

5 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christchurch Golf Club - Bridge Course
Christchurch Golf Club - Stour Course
Dudmoor Farm Golf Course
Solent Meads Driving Range
Solent Meads Golf Centre

Breweries in Christchurch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Isle of Purbeck Brewery
Pig Beer Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Christchurch

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Christchurch

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Christchurch

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Henstridge Airfield-Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport-Small Airport
Langley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Christchurch

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boscombe East Post Office
Bure Post Office
Christchurch Post Office
Hengistbury Post Office
Hurn Post Office
Southbourne Grove Post Office
Stour Road Post Office
Stourvale Post Office
Town Common Post Office
Townsend Post Office
Tuckton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Christchurch

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health Services University Integrated Rehabilitation Centre
Providence Project

Churches & Religious Organizations in Christchurch

39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Beacon Centre Christchurch Baptist Church
Burton Green United Reformed Church
Christchurch Baptist Church
Christchurch Priory
Christchurch Spiritualist Centre
Church of St John the Evangelist
Citygate Church Southbourne
Cranleigh Community Church
East Cemetery Chapel
High Cross
Iford Baptist Church
Iford URC
Iford URC
Immanuel Church
Lansdowne Church Woodbury Avenue
MCC Bournemouth
Mudeford Lane Methodist Church
Our Lady Queen of Peace & Blessed Margaret Pole
Pokesdown Salvation Army
Rosebury Baptist Church
Saint Katharines Church
Southbourne Evangelical
St Barnabas Church
St Georges Chapel
St James
St John
St Nicholas
St Saviours
St Thomas More Catholic Church
St. Christopher's Church
St. Luke's Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Family Church Christchurch
The Parish Church of All Saints
The Salvation Army - Christchurch
Trinity Methodist Church
Tuckton Christian Centre
Twynham Chapel

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christchurch

What is the population of Christchurch?

Christchurch has a population of 42,396 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2,179 people per square mile, spread across 19.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Christchurch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,616, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,625 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Christchurch?

Christchurch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Christchurch?

The unemployment rate in Christchurch is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $916. There are 3,858 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Christchurch?

The median home value in Christchurch is $410,625. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,190. The homeownership rate is 63.5%.

How are the schools in Christchurch?

32.1% of adults in Christchurch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Christchurch?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Christchurch is 9.7% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian. 90.3% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 5.2% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

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