BH7 6AS is a sought-after residential area on Sheepwash Lane, 0.5km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH7, BH7 6AS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00077415 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEEPWASH LANE, BH7 6AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPWASH LANE, BH7 6AS.
335
45
£ 49,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6AS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH7 6AS combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6AS. The average age is 45.4. 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
Terraced
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 307,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6AS has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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
Stourfield Junior School
Stourfield Infant School
Tregonwell Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonwood Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots Outpatient Pharmacy @ Royal Bournemouth Hospital1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- Grove Mini Market0.8 km
- Grove News0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Bournemouth0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cafe @ Tesco0.6 km
- Cherries On The Grove0.8 km
- Dans Diner1.0 km
- Pizza Baracca0.8 km
- Rendezvous/Eurest0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Petrol Barrack0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kasbah Club0.9 km
- Iford Bridge Tavern0.3 km
- Stourvale Inn0.8 km
- The Cranleigh0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Eating Bar0.7 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.9 km
- Castle Parade Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.1 km
- Iford Dixyland0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.5 km
- Christchurch1.9 km
- Bournemouth4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Iford Gardens0.0 km
- Iford Gardens0.1 km
- Iford Roundabout0.2 km
- Iford Roundabout0.2 km
- Cheriton Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76AS · Data under Open Government Licence