Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ELFIN DRIVE, BH22 9QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFIN DRIVE, BH22 9QG.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH22 9QG 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH22 9QG is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 97% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £530k reflects the demand.

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

BH22 9QG is a sought-after residential area on Elfin Drive, 1.0km from Ameysford in Ferndown. Administratively it sits within Ferndown North ward and the Christchurch constituency.

For serious buyers, BH22 9QG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 97% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 9QG are sourced from Output Area E00103330 (shared with 11 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 9QG. The average age is 60.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 462,500

4 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

BH22 9QG has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft7
Burglary3
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Ferndown Upper School

Good979 pupils0.5 km
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Ferndown Middle School

Good577 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndown First School

Good356 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Pure Drop Inn0.4 km
  • The Nightjar1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Central Stores0.7 km
  • Ferndown Food & Wine Store0.9 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Sam News0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Pots & Paint0.9 km
  • The Golden Horse0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Ferndown Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Ferndown Kebab0.9 km
  • Peking Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Saffron Spice0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome9.3 km
  • Bournemouth9.5 km
  • Pokesdown10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coppice Avenue0.1 km
  • Coppice Avenue0.1 km
  • Ameysford Road Shops0.2 km
  • Hill View Road0.2 km
  • Hill View Road0.2 km