Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH3 7AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH3 7AJ.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, BH3 7AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BH3 7AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH3 7AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (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 BH3 7AJ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

BH3 7AJ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour44
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft11

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 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.3 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.5 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.6 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.6 km
  • Flowers @ 1661.0 km
  • Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
  • Freshers0.9 km
  • G&Ts0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Avocado Cafe1.0 km
  • LAHMACINO0.9 km
  • NEDA cafe restaurant1.0 km
  • Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Chicken & Blues0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Lark Rise0.9 km
  • Richmond Arms0.8 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.9 km
  • Oakmeadians0.7 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Lee's Dynasty0.9 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.3 km
  • Branksome3.0 km
  • Pokesdown3.7 km

Bus Stops

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