Area Analysis Dorset, South West

BH22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH22 postcode area.

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Population

27,672

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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6/10
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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.

home £426,715 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1232
Anti-social behaviour939
Criminal damage and arson361
Other theft300
Public order221

school Local Schools

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Ferndown Upper School

Good979 pupils
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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils
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West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good176 pupils
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Ferndown First School

Good356 pupils
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Parley First School

Good314 pupils
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Ferndown Middle School

Good577 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Casbrook Property Management Ltd
  • The Bridge House - City Lodge
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Dilly Dallys
  • Ferndown Community and Youth Centre
  • Ferns Cafe
  • Haskins Garden Centre - Restaurant
  • Penn Court Cafe
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Central Stores
  • Londis
  • McColls
  • Morrisons Daily
  • TURBARY WINE
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • LIDL
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • McDonalds
  • Yo! To Go!
  • Bamboo Chinese Takeway
  • BH22 Burgers and Bubbles
  • Champion Dorset Kebab & Pizza House
  • + 18 more