BH22 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 701 active and 256 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH22 (26%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (15%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH22 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH22 are around £426k, up 1.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH22 at 136 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 53 — 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 BH22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH22 postcode area.
27,672
53
£ 40,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BH22 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £426k. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ferndown Upper School
West Moors Middle School
Oakhurst Community First School
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Ferndown First School
Parley First School
Ferndown Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Casbrook Property Management Ltd
- The Bridge House - City Lodge
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Ferndown Wayfarers Cricket & Sports Club Ltd
- Royal British Legion Club
- West Moors Memorial Bowling Club
- Dancing Rooster
- Elephant & Castle
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Dilly Dallys
- Ferndown Community and Youth Centre
- Ferns Cafe
- Haskins Garden Centre - Restaurant
- Penn Court Cafe
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Central Stores
- Londis
- McColls
- Morrisons Daily
- TURBARY WINE
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco
- Tesco
- LIDL
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- McDonalds
- Yo! To Go!
- Bamboo Chinese Takeway
- BH22 Burgers and Bubbles
- Champion Dorset Kebab & Pizza House
- + 18 more
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