Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

HEATHERDOWN ROAD, BH22 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHERDOWN ROAD, BH22 0BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

252

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH22 0BX spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £378k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH22 0BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heatherdown Road, 0.9km 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 0BX is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00103484 (shared with 4 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 0BX. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

11 sales · Mean £ 332,090

Detached

£ 385,000

6 sales · Mean £ 379,583

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

BH22 0BX has low crime rates — 2 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 behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.3 km
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dancing Rooster0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • LIDL0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Peking0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth10.3 km
  • Pokesdown10.4 km
  • Branksome10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Middle School0.4 km
  • Abbey Road0.4 km
  • Abbey Road0.4 km
  • Elmhurst Road0.5 km