BH7 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.6km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00077443 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DS.
361
40
£ 58,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 40, BH7 6DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6DS. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 181,000
12 sales · Mean £ 182,625
Terraced
£ 271,500
2 sales · Mean £ 271,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6DS has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Stourfield Junior School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Stourfield Infant School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Tregonwell Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.1 km
- C&M Chemists Limited0.4 km
- Cake Pop Stop0.2 km
- Cherry Bakeswell0.9 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kasbah Club0.1 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
- Sobo:Sommelier0.6 km
- The Bell0.6 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.1 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.3 km
- Forest Spice0.4 km
- Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.4 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Den's Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
- Eating Bar0.4 km
- King's Take Away0.3 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.1 km
- Pokesdown Chippy0.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.6 km
- Christchurch2.5 km
- Bournemouth3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Harewood Avenue0.0 km
- Harewood Avenue0.0 km
- Hambledon Road0.2 km
- St James School0.2 km
- St James School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76DS · Data under Open Government Licence