BH7 6DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH7 6DR represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00077441 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH7 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 6DR.
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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 6DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH7 6DR spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6DR. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6DR has low crime rates — 23 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
Stourfield Infant School
Tregonwell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.2 km
- C&M Chemists Limited0.5 km
- Cake Pop Stop0.2 km
- Cherry Bakeswell0.9 km
- Food On The Loose0.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kasbah Club0.2 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
- Sobo:Sommelier0.5 km
- The Bell0.5 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.2 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.2 km
- Forest Spice0.5 km
- Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.5 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Eating Bar0.5 km
- King's Take Away0.2 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.2 km
- Pokesdown Chippy0.1 km
- Fishtales Ltd0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.5 km
- Christchurch2.5 km
- Bournemouth3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Harewood Avenue0.1 km
- Harewood Avenue0.1 km
- St James School0.1 km
- St James School0.1 km
- Spurgeon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76DR · Data under Open Government Licence