Crap Towns / Barton on Sea / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Barton on Sea?
All 3 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Barton on Sea were rated Excellent in 2025. Across England, 297 of the 451 bathing waters (65.9%) were rated Excellent and 32 (7.1%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Bay | Excellent | 0.1 km |
| Highcliffe | Excellent | 0.5 km |
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | Excellent | 1.7 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea | – | 3 of 3 |
| Bournemouth | 15.4 km | 10 of 10 |
| Christchurch | 6.2 km | 8 of 8 |
| Freshwater and Totland | 11.4 km | 2 of 2 |
| New Milton | 1.6 km | 2 of 2 |