Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH14 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH14 postcode area.

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Population

24,750

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,067 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 45, BH14 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £367k. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.

home £367,477 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH14 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 599 active and 335 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH14 (31%) 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 (20%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH14 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH14 are around £367k, down 17.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH14 at 172 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 45 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 BH14 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 / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1333
Anti-social behaviour882
Vehicle crime398
Criminal damage and arson373
Other theft338

school Local Schools

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Ocean Academy Poole

Good302 pupils
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils
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Lilliput Church of England Infant School

Outstanding353 pupils
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils
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Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Good718 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Best One
  • Blackwood Milk
  • Parkstone Delicatessen
  • Hasluck's
  • Health Care Health Food Shop
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Blue Shutters Guest House
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Knight Life Taphouse
  • Branksome Conservative Club
  • Bermuda Triangle
  • Blush
  • Bricklayers Arms aka Cheesy Does It
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Dive Bar
  • Dolce Vita
  • Alghero Ristoranto
  • Bamboo Leaf
  • Bay Leaf Cafe
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Iceland
  • Lilliput Service Station
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • 5ive Grill
  • Alex Wok
  • China Fusion
  • Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 20 more