Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

PRIORY GARDENS, BH22 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY GARDENS, BH22 0AF.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH22 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH22 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 0AF is a sought-after residential area on Priory Gardens, 0.3km from St Leonard's Farm Park in West Moors. Administratively it sits within West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward and the Christchurch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH22, BH22 0AF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00103477 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH22 0AF. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

19 sales · Mean £ 181,050

Terraced

£ 166,000

1 sales · Mean £ 166,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH22 0AF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • TURBARY WINE0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dancing Rooster0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Karsberg's Gelato0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • LIDL0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jade Peking0.2 km
  • Karsberg Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Pizzarella0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth9.6 km
  • Pokesdown9.8 km
  • Branksome10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Pinehurst Road0.1 km
  • Shopping Centre0.2 km
  • Shopping Centre0.2 km
  • Pinehurst Road0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km