Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH11 postcode area.

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Population

20,685

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

BH11 is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £284k. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

home £284,570 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH11 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 492 active and 223 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH11 (15%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH11 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH11 are around £284k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH11 at 329 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 42 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 BH11 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2418
Anti-social behaviour1436
Criminal damage and arson692
Shoplifting582
Other theft409

school Local Schools

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LeAF Studio

Good447 pupils
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils
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Elm Academy

Outstanding452 pupils
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Oak Academy

Requires Improvement454 pupils
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good367 pupils
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils
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Bearwood Primary and Nursery School

Good223 pupils
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Kinson Academy

Good212 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shoulder of Mutton
  • The Acorn
  • The Bear Cross
  • Wallisdown Conservative Club
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Aspens Services Ltd
  • Cafe 25
  • Cafeteria Emi
  • Cornerstone Church
  • Fifi's cafe
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Kerala Cart
  • Bear Cross Service Station Texaco
  • Canford Convenience Store
  • Costcutter
  • Cunningham Convenience Stores
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • The Southern Co-op
  • ZABKA Supermarket
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Coriander Indian takeaway
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Fisherlicious
  • Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway
  • Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway
  • + 11 more