The BH22 8LJ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the BH22 8LJ area, explore the BH22 8LJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH22 8LJ area, visit the BH22 8LJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH22 |
| Ward | Ferndown South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Parley & Hampreston |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Bournemouth |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Ferndown South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Christchurch |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 27760 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / None / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Longham(0.51 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Angel Inn(0.19 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Branksome(4.43 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(25.94 mi)
The nearest GP to this postcode is PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE(0.82 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| penny's hill practiceActivepenny's hill practice, ferndown mc, st marys rd, ferndown, dorset | 01202897200 | BH22 9HB |
| orchid house surgeryActivethe orchid house surgery, ferndown medical centre, st. marys road, ferndown, wimborne | 01202897000 | BH22 9HB |
The population of BH228LJ is 557 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 53 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (2078), Between 65 to 74 (1610), and Between 55 to 64 (1510).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 529 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 130 adults have Does not apply, while 70 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (321), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (224).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (264), followed by Christian (239).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (108) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71), and Intermediate occupations (59).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (434), and 354 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1353) and European Union EU-14 (25).