BH7 6DY is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.3km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00077435 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DY.
306
38
£ 58,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6DY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH7 6DY's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6DY. The average age is 38.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 223,500
14 sales · Mean £ 221,642
Semi-Detached
£ 309,950
5 sales · Mean £ 318,346
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6DY has low crime rates — 19 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
Stourfield Junior School
Stourfield Infant School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Tregonwell Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonwood Primary School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.2 km
- C&M Chemists Limited0.1 km
- Cake Pop Stop0.6 km
- Cherry Bakeswell0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kasbah Club0.2 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
- Sobo:Sommelier0.9 km
- The Bell1.0 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.2 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.6 km
- Forest Spice0.0 km
- Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Den's Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
- Eating Bar0.1 km
- King's Take Away0.6 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.2 km
- Pokesdown Chippy0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.9 km
- Christchurch2.2 km
- Bournemouth3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warnford Road0.1 km
- Hambledon Road0.1 km
- Hambledon Road0.2 km
- Warnford Road0.2 km
- Exton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76DY · Data under Open Government Licence