BH7 6DP is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.5km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH7 6DP represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00077441 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DP.
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37
£ 58,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH7 6DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6DP. The average age is 36.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 199,950
9 sales · Mean £ 197,438
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6DP has low crime rates — 28 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
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Stourfield Junior School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonwood Primary School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Tregonwell Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.3 km
- C&M Chemists Limited0.5 km
- Cake Pop Stop0.1 km
- Cherry Bakeswell1.0 km
- Food On The Loose0.1 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kasbah Club0.3 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.6 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
- Sobo:Sommelier0.5 km
- The Bell0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.3 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.1 km
- Forest Spice0.5 km
- Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.5 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Eating Bar0.5 km
- King's Take Away0.1 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.3 km
- Pokesdown Chippy0.2 km
- Fanelli's Pizza0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.4 km
- Christchurch2.6 km
- Bournemouth3.1 km
Bus Stops
- St James School0.1 km
- St James School0.1 km
- Harewood Avenue0.1 km
- Harewood Avenue0.1 km
- Spurgeon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76DP · Data under Open Government Licence