Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

469

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH7 6BY 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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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH7 6BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, BH7 6BY 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00077188 (shared with 14 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 6BY. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around BH7 6BY is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour207
Violence and sexual offences187
Shoplifting56
Other theft45
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.1 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.2 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.5 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.6 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.5 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.5 km
  • Crescent Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Northwick Club0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Admiral0.2 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Flamingo0.8 km
  • On The Green0.8 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.5 km
  • AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.9 km
  • Cherries Cafe0.9 km
  • + 69 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.8 km
  • Crescent Food Hall0.7 km
  • Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Ecomini0.8 km
  • Malinka Market0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Sunny's Fish 'n' Chips0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Pizza Gogo0.1 km
  • Thai Smile0.1 km
  • YuGogo!0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.8 km
  • Bournemouth2.0 km
  • Christchurch3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley Road0.0 km
  • Ashley Road0.1 km
  • Ashley Road0.1 km
  • Portman Road0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km