BH3 7DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on East Avenue, 0.4km from Pug's Hole in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH3, BH3 7DB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00077591 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST AVENUE, BH3 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST AVENUE, BH3 7DB.
366
48
£ 48,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7DB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH3 7DB's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £1.1M 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 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7DB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 975,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,030,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7DB has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Talbot Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Langside School
Winton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Day Lewis Chemists0.9 km
- Highmoor Farm0.6 km
- Talbot Village Convenience Store0.7 km
- Miss Ingredient Cakes0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chartwells0.9 km
- West Hants Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- L'Arte Coffee House0.8 km
- Makisu Sushi Bar0.8 km
- Village Pizza0.8 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 Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37DB · Data under Open Government Licence