Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH7 6DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 6DA.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour120
Other theft33
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.2 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.0 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.1 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
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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
fastfood

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