BH3 7AR is a safe, established residential area on Wimborne Road, 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 7AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIMBORNE ROAD, BH3 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBORNE ROAD, BH3 7AR.
283
46
£ 48,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in BH3 7AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AR. 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
Economic Activity
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 7AR has low crime rates — 32 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Winton Academy
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Glenmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
- Freshers0.9 km
- G&Ts0.8 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lark Rise0.9 km
- Richmond Arms0.9 km
- Oakmeadians0.7 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.9 km
- The Buffalo0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Chicken & Blues0.8 km
- Chicken N Beer0.9 km
- Coffee #10.8 km
- Conto Lounge0.8 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Makkah Foods0.7 km
- European Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Lee's Dynasty0.9 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
- Jee Foo0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.7 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Branksome2.9 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- East Avenue Roundabout0.0 km
- Berwick Road0.1 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
- Berwick Road0.2 km
- Stokewood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AR · Data under Open Government Licence