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Christchurch


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Population
44,868

Summary
Christchurch is an attractive town set on the edge of the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation, with its own distinctive character.  The town centre, with its priory and riverbank setting is probably familiar to many of the visitors who come to the town.  However, the town also has a large thriving business base with over 1,300 companies.

Communications
The town is located close to Bournemouth with easy access to the A338 to the north.  The town has a railway station and is in close proximity to Bournemouth Airport.

Commercial land
Christchurch has a number of industrial estates and business parks, Somerford Road situated on the eastern side of the town whilst Bournemouth Airport offers both office and industrial space.

Major employers
  • BAE Systems (manufacturing)
  • Beagle Aircraft (aerospace)
  • Bournemouth Airport (transportation)
  • Data Track Process Instruments (manufacturing)
  • FR Aviation (aerospace)
  • VAI Industries (manufacturing)

Further Information
Helen Heanes
Dorset County Council
+44 (0)1305 224677
h.e.heanes@dorsetcc.gov.uk

 
Dorset County Council
Bournemouth Borough Council
Borough of Poole
 
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