BH7 6DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH7 6DA has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 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 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00077205 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH7 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 6DA.
413
37
£ 45,600 /yr
47%
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 6DA is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6DA. The average age is 37.4. 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 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 6DA is moderate at 56 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
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Avonwood Primary School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.8 km
- Denewood Hotel0.9 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.8 km
- Minton Lodge Hotel1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.8 km
- Northwick Club0.9 km
- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
- Admiral0.5 km
- O2 Academy Bournemouth0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- On The Green0.8 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
- AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.8 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.9 km
- Kings Park Athletic Stadium0.7 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Cake Pop Stop0.9 km
- Kings Park Convenience Store0.8 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.9 km
- Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.7 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Malinka Market0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- D & A Minimarket0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- King's Take Away0.9 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Da Nino0.9 km
- Murati’s0.9 km
- Pizza Gogo0.2 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.5 km
- Bournemouth2.2 km
- Christchurch3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Parkwood Road0.1 km
- Portman Road0.2 km
- Parkwood Road0.2 km
- Ashley Road0.3 km
- Ashley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76DA · Data under Open Government Licence