Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

283

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH3 7BW has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BH3 7BW is a safe, established residential area on East Avenue, 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 7BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (shared with 11 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 7BW. 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

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 7BW has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime17
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils1.0 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.4 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.5 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.7 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
  • Freshers0.8 km
  • G&Ts0.8 km
  • Wilko0.9 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Lark Rise0.9 km
  • Oakmeadians0.7 km
  • Richmond Arms1.0 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.9 km
  • The Buffalo0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Chicken & Blues0.8 km
  • Chicken N Beer0.9 km
  • Coffee #10.8 km
  • Conto Lounge0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Makkah Foods0.7 km
  • European Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Lee's Dynasty0.9 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.5 km
  • Branksome2.9 km
  • Pokesdown3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • East Avenue Roundabout0.1 km
  • Berwick Road0.1 km
  • Berwick Road0.1 km
  • East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
  • Stokewood Road0.3 km