Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

EDGEMOOR ROAD, BH22 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGEMOOR ROAD, BH22 0DD.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH22 0DD — age 55, 96% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £326,750 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 0DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Edgemoor 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH22, BH22 0DD offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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. 96% 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 £326k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00103489 (shared with 5 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 0DD. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 303,375

2 sales · Mean £ 303,375

Detached

£ 342,500

1 sales · Mean £ 342,500

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

BH22 0DD has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dancing Rooster0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • LIDL0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Peking0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth10.4 km
  • Pokesdown10.4 km
  • Christchurch10.8 km