BH3 7BP is a safe, established residential area on East Avenue, 0.6km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH3 7BP 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7BP are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BP.
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
With 39% social renting, BH3 7BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7BP. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7BP has low crime rates — 26 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
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Glenmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Corner Shop0.9 km
- Charminster Bakery1.0 km
- Hi Therapies Limited1.0 km
- Metro Market1.0 km
- Premier Food and Wine1.0 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- Erbil Shawarma1.0 km
- Havana Wine Bar1.0 km
- Juicy Shakes1.0 km
- Luxor Restaurant1.0 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Makkah Foods0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Southern Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
- Alma Fish Bar0.7 km
- Baia-Baia0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.8 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Oakmeadians0.6 km
- The Buffalo0.6 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.6 km
- Branksome2.7 km
- Pokesdown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Berwick Road0.0 km
- Berwick Road0.1 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.3 km
- Elgin Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37BP · Data under Open Government Licence