Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH3 postcode area.

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Population

5,054

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,450 /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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 39, BH3 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 17.8% year-on-year.

home £367,733 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH3 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 130 active and 66 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH3 (28%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (28%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH3 are around £367k, down 17.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH3 at 218 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 39 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 BH3 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 / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.9%

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 offences344
Anti-social behaviour211
Vehicle crime130
Criminal damage and arson95
Other theft95

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School

Good436 pupils
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Hillside Community First School

Good229 pupils
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Verwood Church of England First School

Outstanding308 pupils
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Trinity Church of England First School

Outstanding132 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Bombay Palace
  • West Hants Lawn Tennis Club
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Highmoor Farm