Is BH3 7BU a safe place to live?

Yes, BH3 7BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH3 7BU?

The average property price in BH3 7BU is currently around £1.2M.

What is the population of BH3 7BU?

The population for the BH3 7BU area is approximately 366 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BU.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH3 7BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10

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10/10

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6/10

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5/10

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5/10

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9/10

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6/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH3 7BU's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 41.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH3 7BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on East Avenue, 0.3km from Pug's Hole in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For serious buyers, BH3 7BU is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 41.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00077591 (shared with 13 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 7BU. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%

Asian / British Asian6.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 825,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,039,714

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

BH3 7BU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime4

Burglary3

Criminal damage and arson2

Violence and sexual offences2

Robbery1

school Local Schools

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km

Talbot Primary School

Good595 pupils1.5 km

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

Langside School

Good26 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Day Lewis Chemists0.9 km
Highmoor Farm0.6 km
Talbot Village Convenience Store0.8 km
Miss Ingredient Cakes0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Chartwells0.9 km
West Hants Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

L'Arte Coffee House0.9 km
Makisu Sushi Bar0.9 km
Village Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Branksome1.7 km
Bournemouth2.4 km
Parkstone (Dorset)3.9 km

Bus Stops

Alyth Road0.2 km
East Avenue0.2 km
Alyth Road0.2 km
East Avenue0.3 km
Rothesay Road0.3 km