BH7 6EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portman Road, 0.7km from Boscombe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH7 6EU offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6EU are sourced from Output Area E00077188 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTMAN ROAD, BH7 6EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTMAN ROAD, BH7 6EU.
469
35
£ 45,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6EU 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
BH7 6EU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6EU. The average age is 34.6. 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: 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
£ 133,250
2 sales · Mean £ 133,250
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH7 6EU is moderate at 84 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
King's Park Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Avonwood Primary School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Boscombe Spa Hotel0.6 km
- Denewood Hotel0.7 km
- Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
- Sandbar Beach House0.6 km
- Crescent Royal Hotel0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.9 km
- Northwick Club0.7 km
- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
- Queens Park Hotel1.0 km
- Admiral0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Flamingo0.9 km
- On The Green0.9 km
- Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.5 km
- AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.8 km
- Cherries Cafe0.9 km
- + 67 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Kings Park Convenience Store0.6 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Boscombe Gardens Food Centre0.8 km
- Crescent Food Hall0.7 km
- Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Ecomini0.8 km
- Malinka Market0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sunny's Fish 'n' Chips0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Pizza Gogo0.1 km
- Thai Smile0.1 km
- YuGogo!0.3 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.7 km
- Bournemouth2.0 km
- Christchurch3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley Road0.1 km
- Ashley Road0.1 km
- Ashley Road0.1 km
- Portman Road0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76EU · Data under Open Government Licence