Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

OAKHURST CLOSE, BH22 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST CLOSE, BH22 0DF.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, BH22 0DF is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £408k reflects the demand.

home £408,750 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Oakhurst Close, 0.7km from West Moors 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 0DF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00103498 (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 0DF. The average age is 60.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 315,250

Detached

£ 455,000

2 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

BH22 0DF has low crime rates — 7 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 behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.3 km
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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good176 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • S & B's Mart Ltd (payless)0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Webbs - Butcher0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Elephant & Castle0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Buds & Beans Florist Cafe0.6 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • SPAR0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Forest Kebab0.7 km
  • Oriental Express0.6 km
  • Seafoods Fish and Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth10.9 km
  • Pokesdown11.1 km
  • Branksome11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakhurst Road0.4 km
  • Oakhurst Road0.4 km
  • Avon Road0.5 km
  • Avon Road0.5 km