Is BH22 0AU a safe place to live?

Yes, BH22 0AU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH22 0AU?

The average property price in BH22 0AU is currently around £599k.

What is the population of BH22 0AU?

The population for the BH22 0AU area is approximately 335 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ABBEY ROAD, BH22 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, BH22 0AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

335

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Avg Age

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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 0AU 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH22 0AU's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £599k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Abbey Road, 0.6km from St Leonard's Farm Park in West Moors. Administratively it sits within West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward and the Christchurch constituency.

For serious buyers, BH22 0AU is 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £599k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0AU 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 0AU. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 622,500

7 sales · Mean £ 605,714

Semi-Detached

£ 437,000

1 sales · Mean £ 437,000

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

BH22 0AU has low crime rates — 14 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 behaviour11

Violence and sexual offences11

Shoplifting5

Criminal damage and arson3

Burglary3

school Local Schools

West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.4 km

Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Morrisons Daily0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Dancing Rooster0.3 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

LIDL0.4 km
Sainsbury's0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Jade Peking0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bournemouth10.0 km
Pokesdown10.1 km
Branksome10.5 km

Bus Stops

Abbey Road0.1 km
Abbey Road0.2 km
Shopping Centre0.2 km
Shopping Centre0.2 km
Pinehurst Road0.3 km