BH22 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Oakhurst Road, 0.8km 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 0DS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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: Average house prices are around £395k, up 23.8% year-on-year. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00103475 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKHURST ROAD, BH22 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST ROAD, BH22 0DS.
283
54
£ 45,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH22 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
BH22 0DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £395k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £395k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH22 0DS. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 462,500
8 sales · Mean £ 469,368
Semi-Detached
£ 290,750
4 sales · Mean £ 284,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH22 0DS 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.
school Local Schools
Oakhurst Community First School
West Moors Middle School
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- S & B's Mart Ltd (payless)0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Webbs - Butcher0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Buds & Beans Florist Cafe0.7 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- SPAR0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Forest Kebab0.7 km
- Oriental Express0.7 km
- Seafoods Fish and Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth10.7 km
- Pokesdown10.9 km
- Branksome11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oakhurst Road0.3 km
- Oakhurst Road0.3 km
- Avon Road0.4 km
- Avon Road0.4 km
- Middle School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH220DS · Data under Open Government Licence