BH3 7DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elgin Road, 0.2km from Talbot Woods 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 7DL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 49 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00077585 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DL.
311
49
£ 48,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7DL 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 7DL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 7DL. The average age is 49.3. 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
£ 1,310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7DL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
- Freshers0.9 km
- G&Ts1.0 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Chicken & Blues1.0 km
- Chicken N Beer0.8 km
- Conto Lounge1.0 km
- Forno Pizza Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Makkah Foods0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Alma Fish Bar1.0 km
- Bellaggio Pizzeria0.7 km
- Buba-Licious Ltd0.8 km
- Butler's Baguettes0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Buffalo0.7 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.9 km
- Oakmeadians1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth2.0 km
- Branksome2.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dunkeld Road0.2 km
- Roslin Road South0.2 km
- Dunkeld Road0.2 km
- Roslin Road South0.2 km
- Elgin Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37DL · Data under Open Government Licence