BH13 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 294 active and 119 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH13 (50%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (21%). A further 18% of the district is made up of a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes. Overall, BH13 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in BH13 are around £549k, up 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH13 at 193 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 57 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH13 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
BH13 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH13 postcode area.
groups
Population7,690
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Avg Age57
payments
Avg Income£ 44,200 /yr
work
Employed36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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6/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
9/10directions_transitTransit
7/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
BH13 is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £549k.
home £549,575 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%
Economic Activity
36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Anti-social behaviour467
Violence and sexual offences386
Burglary133
Other theft131
Vehicle crime120
school Local Schools
A
Victoria Education Centre
Good86 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oxfords Bakery Ltd
- Canford Cliffs Pharmacy
- Haven Ferry Shop
- Central Stores
- Compton Acres Gift Shops
- + 2 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Greenhouse Christian Centre
- Grovefield Manor Guest House
- Haven Hotel
- Inn In The Park
- The Canford
- + 1 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- North Haven Yacht Club
- The Cliff
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Baffi Pizza
- Branksome Beach Restaurant
- Branksome Park Tennis Cafe
- Bright Beans Pop Up Cafe
- Caff
- + 21 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Branksome Chine Kiosk
- Branksome Dene Kiosk
- Canford Cliffs Kiosk
- Flaghead Kiosk
- Shore Road Kiosk
- + 1 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco
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Area Profile: BH13 · Data under Open Government Licence