Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DT.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH7 6DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH7 6DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £121k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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

BH7 6DT is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.5km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00077442 (shared with 10 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 6DT. 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

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 121,500

6 sales · Mean £ 123,491

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH7 6DT has low crime rates — 22 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.

Anti-social behaviour46
Violence and sexual offences45
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime13
Public order7

school Local Schools

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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils0.6 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.7 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils0.8 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils0.8 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils0.8 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.1 km
  • C&M Chemists Limited0.2 km
  • Cake Pop Stop0.4 km
  • Cherry Bakeswell0.8 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kasbah Club0.0 km
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
  • Sobo:Sommelier0.7 km
  • The Bell0.7 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.1 km
  • Desi Beach Grill0.4 km
  • Forest Spice0.2 km
  • Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Den's Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Eating Bar0.2 km
  • King's Take Away0.4 km
  • LA Chicken Southbourne0.1 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.1 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.7 km
  • Christchurch2.4 km
  • Bournemouth3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hambledon Road0.0 km
  • Hambledon Road0.1 km
  • Harewood Avenue0.1 km
  • Harewood Avenue0.2 km
  • Warnford Road0.3 km