Bournemouth, Christchurch an vs Dorset
A side-by-side comparison of the Bournemouth, Christchurch an and Dorsetlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Bournemouth, Christchurch an is the more populous; council tax is lower in Bournemouth, Christchurch an; Bournemouth, Christchurch an has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Bournemouth, Christchurch an | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 400,198 | 379,579 |
| Density | 2,469/km² | 152/km² |
| Deprivation | 4% in most-deprived 10% | 3% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,436 | £2,765 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93% | 79% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 15% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 55% |
| Aged 65+ | 22% | 30% |