BH3 7AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meyrick Park Crescent, 0.7km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH3 7AQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £521k, down 50.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077597 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEYRICK PARK CRESCENT, BH3 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEYRICK PARK CRESCENT, BH3 7AQ.
279
48
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7AQ 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 7AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £521k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £521k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 50.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,625,000
Flat
£ 306,250
10 sales · Mean £ 313,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7AQ has low crime rates — 28 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.
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 Arms0.4 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.1 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Corner Shop0.8 km
- Banks' Wines0.8 km
- Ahmed Food Store0.9 km
- Charminster Supermarket1.0 km
- Flicks1.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- The Bombay Palace0.7 km
- The Micro Moose0.9 km
- Wistmans Cafe0.8 km
- Meyrick Park Bowls Club1.0 km
- The Club at Meyrick Park1.0 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Makkah Food Store1.0 km
- European Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Richmond Arms0.9 km
- The Brunswick Hotel0.9 km
- Oakmeadians0.5 km
- The Buffalo0.7 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Anatolia Takeaway1.0 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.8 km
- My Food Club. Kumrv1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.2 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stokewood Road0.1 km
- Stokewood Road0.2 km
- Cemetery Junction0.2 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.3 km
- Cemetery Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AQ · Data under Open Government Licence