Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH7 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 6AH.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH7 6AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH7 6AH — age 39, 21% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BH7 6AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00180420 (shared with 8 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 BH7 6AH. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.6%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH7 6AH is moderate at 63 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 offences157
Anti-social behaviour152
Shoplifting48
Other theft43
Public order32

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.2 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.5 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.1 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.6 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.7 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.6 km
  • Crescent Royal Hotel1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Northwick Club0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Admiral0.4 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Flamingo0.9 km
  • On The Green0.7 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.5 km
  • AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.9 km
  • Desi Beach Grill1.0 km
  • + 73 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Cake Pop Stop1.0 km
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.9 km
  • Crescent Food Hall0.8 km
  • Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Ecomini0.9 km
  • Malinka Market0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • King's Take Away1.0 km
  • Sunny's Fish 'n' Chips0.9 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Da Nino1.0 km
  • Murati’s0.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.6 km
  • Bournemouth2.2 km
  • Christchurch3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Portman Road0.0 km
  • Ashley Road0.2 km
  • Parkwood Road0.2 km
  • Ashley Road0.2 km
  • Ashley Road0.2 km