BH7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

BH7 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 294 active and 179 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH7 (19%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH7 are around £473k, up 8.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH7 at 259 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.