BH7 6AN is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.5km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH7 6AN offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00077187 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6AN.
318
42
£ 45,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH7 6AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6AN. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 188,125
2 sales · Mean £ 188,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH7 6AN is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
King's Park Academy
Pokesdown Community Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Avonwood Primary School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.7 km
- Denewood Hotel0.8 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.7 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.7 km
- Minton Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.7 km
- Northwick Club0.9 km
- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- Admiral0.4 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Flamingo1.0 km
- On The Green0.7 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.5 km
- AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.9 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.9 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Cake Pop Stop0.9 km
- Kings Park Convenience Store0.8 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.9 km
- Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.6 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Malinka Market0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- D & A Minimarket0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- King's Take Away0.9 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Da Nino0.9 km
- Murati’s0.8 km
- Pizza Gogo0.2 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.6 km
- Bournemouth2.2 km
- Christchurch3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Parkwood Road0.1 km
- Portman Road0.1 km
- Ashley Road0.2 km
- Parkwood Road0.2 km
- Ashley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76AN · Data under Open Government Licence