BH3 7DW is a safe, established residential area on Elgin Road, 0.3km 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 7DW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00077590 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DW.
359
47
£ 48,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7DW 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
BH3 7DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £650k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7DW. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7DW has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winton Academy
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Glenmoor Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Ola Barzil Ltd1.0 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Best One1.0 km
- Day Lewis Chemists1.0 km
- Banks' Wines0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Buffalo0.9 km
- Oakmeadians0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lezzat1.0 km
- My Shake0.9 km
- Otto Coffee Limited0.9 km
- The Bombay Palace0.8 km
- The Micro Moose0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bellaggio Pizzeria0.9 km
- Buba-Licious Ltd1.0 km
- Butler's Baguettes0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- L'Arte Coffee House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.9 km
- Branksome2.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Elgin Road0.1 km
- Elgin Road0.1 km
- East Avenue0.3 km
- Dunkeld Road0.3 km
- Dunkeld Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37DW · Data under Open Government Licence