Crap Towns / Christchurch / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Christchurch?
All 8 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Christchurch 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 Avon Beach | Excellent | In town |
| Christchurch Friar's Cliff | Excellent | In town |
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | Excellent | 0.1 km |
| Highcliffe | Excellent | 0.1 km |
| Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East | Excellent | 0.5 km |
| Bournemouth Southbourne | Excellent | 1.2 km |
| Bournemouth Hengistbury West | Excellent | 1.5 km |
| Christchurch Bay | Excellent | 1.9 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea | 6.2 km | 3 of 3 |
| Bournemouth | 9.1 km | 10 of 10 |
| Christchurch | – | 8 of 8 |
| New Milton | 6.3 km | 2 of 2 |
| Poole | 14.8 km | 10 of 10 |