Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MEYRICK PARK CRESCENT, BH3 7AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEYRICK PARK CRESCENT, BH3 7AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH3 7AG 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH3 7AG is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

BH3 7AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meyrick Park Crescent, 0.6km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 26.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AG are sourced from Output Area E00077597 (shared with 6 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 BH3 7AG. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 210,000

21 sales · Mean £ 203,976

Detached

£ 611,000

4 sales · Mean £ 615,500

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

BH3 7AG has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour36
Vehicle crime19
Public order9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils1.1 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.2 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.4 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.7 km
  • Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
  • G&Ts1.0 km
  • Banks' Wines0.7 km
  • Ahmed Food Store0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • LAHMACINO1.0 km
  • Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Chicken & Blues1.0 km
  • Conto Lounge1.0 km
  • The Bombay Palace0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Makkah Food Store0.9 km
  • European Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.8 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.8 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.9 km
  • Oakmeadians0.5 km
  • The Buffalo0.6 km
  • Winton Workman's Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.2 km
  • Branksome3.0 km
  • Pokesdown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Stokewood Road0.1 km
  • Stokewood Road0.1 km
  • East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
  • Cemetery Junction0.3 km
  • Berwick Road0.3 km