Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6BB.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

38

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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 6BB 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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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH7 6BB — age 38, 73% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH7 6BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Christchurch Road, 0.4km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For families considering a move, BH7 6BB represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00077208 (shared with 10 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 6BB. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

BH7 6BB has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime19
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils0.8 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils0.8 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils0.9 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.4 km
  • C&M Chemists Limited0.6 km
  • Cake Pop Stop0.1 km
  • Food On The Loose0.2 km
  • Iford Stores0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kasbah Club0.4 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.5 km
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
  • Sobo:Sommelier0.4 km
  • The Bell0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.4 km
  • Desi Beach Grill0.0 km
  • Forest Spice0.6 km
  • Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.6 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • D & A Minimarket1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Eating Bar0.6 km
  • King's Take Away0.0 km
  • LA Chicken Southbourne0.4 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.3 km
  • Fanelli's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Alexander Lodge0.9 km
  • Mory House1.0 km
  • Southern Breeze Lodge0.9 km
  • The Artist Studio0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.4 km
  • Christchurch2.7 km
  • Bournemouth3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St James School0.0 km
  • St James School0.0 km
  • Spurgeon Road0.1 km
  • Spurgeon Road0.1 km
  • Harewood Avenue0.2 km