Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH22 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH22 0AQ.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH22 0AQ 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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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH22 0AQ — age 55, 76% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km 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 0AQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00103492 (shared with 7 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 0AQ. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

BH22 0AQ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • TURBARY WINE0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dancing Rooster0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Karsberg's Gelato0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • LIDL0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jade Peking0.3 km
  • Karsberg Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Pizzarella0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth9.5 km
  • Pokesdown9.6 km
  • Branksome10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Pinehurst Road0.2 km
  • Shopping Centre0.3 km
  • Pinehurst Road0.3 km
  • Shopping Centre0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km