BH3 7DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elgin Road, 0.3km from Talbot Woods in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH3 7DJ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00077594 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DJ.
366
49
£ 48,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH3 7DJ combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7DJ. The average age is 49.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,052,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,095,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7DJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
Winton Primary School
Talbot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers0.8 km
- Bournemouth 3600.9 km
- Discount Health Store0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Parkstone & Heatherlands1.0 km
- The Buffalo0.7 km
- The Silverback Ale House1.0 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.8 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Baia Baia0.9 km
- Cantina Caffe0.9 km
- Forno Pizza Ltd0.8 km
- JJ's Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Le Petit Prince Patisserie Lt0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Makkah Foods0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Alma Fish Bar0.9 km
- Baia-Baia0.9 km
- Bellaggio Pizzeria0.7 km
- Buba-Licious Ltd0.7 km
- Butler's Baguettes0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth2.1 km
- Branksome2.5 km
- Pokesdown4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Roslin Road South0.1 km
- Roslin Road South0.1 km
- Dunkeld Road0.3 km
- Talbot Roundabout0.3 km
- Dunkeld Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37DJ · Data under Open Government Licence