BH3 7AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Winton in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH3 7AX has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00077583 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH3 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH3 7AX.
381
31
£ 48,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 71% private renter occupancy, BH3 7AX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AX. The average age is 31.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7AX has low crime rates — 44 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Winton Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Corner Shop0.6 km
- Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
- Freshers0.5 km
- G&Ts0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lark Rise0.5 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.5 km
- The Buffalo0.1 km
- The Silverback Ale House0.6 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Bournemouth Football Club0.9 km
- Chicken & Blues0.4 km
- Chicken N Beer0.5 km
- Coffee #10.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Makkah Foods0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- European Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Burgers AJs0.7 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Indigo0.7 km
- Lee's Dynasty0.5 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Winton Banks0.0 km
- Winton Banks0.0 km
- Stirling Road0.1 km
- Winton Banks0.1 km
- Winton Banks0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AX · Data under Open Government Licence