BH3 7AF is a safe, established residential area on Rushton Crescent, 0.7km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH3 7AF offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 39.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00077596 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHTON CRESCENT, BH3 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHTON CRESCENT, BH3 7AF.
341
38
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH3 7AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 39.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AF. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 181,000
14 sales · Mean £ 204,571
Detached
£ 600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 590,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7AF has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Linwood School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.3 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.2 km
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Flowers @ 1660.9 km
- Banks' Wines0.8 km
- Ahmed Food Store0.8 km
- Charminster Supermarket0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Avocado Cafe0.9 km
- LAHMACINO0.9 km
- NEDA cafe restaurant0.9 km
- The Bombay Palace0.7 km
- The Micro Moose0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Makkah Foods1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Makkah Food Store0.9 km
- European Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Anatolia Takeaway0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.7 km
- My Food Club. Kumrv0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Richmond Arms0.8 km
- The Brunswick Hotel0.8 km
- Oakmeadians0.5 km
- The Buffalo0.7 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.1 km
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stokewood Road0.1 km
- Stokewood Road0.1 km
- Cemetery Junction0.2 km
- Cemetery Junction0.2 km
- Cemetery Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AF · Data under Open Government Licence