BH7 7AY is a sought-after residential area on Leeson Road, 0.5km from Queen's Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH7, BH7 7AY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00077425 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEESON ROAD, BH7 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEESON ROAD, BH7 7AY.
306
44
£ 58,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 7AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH7 7AY combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 7AY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 625,000
7 sales · Mean £ 587,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 7AY has low crime rates — 18 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
Avonwood Primary School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
King's Park Academy
Tregonwell Academy
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Woodpecker Cafe0.9 km
- Fresh Start0.9 km
- J P Morgan0.8 km
- The Terrace Cafe @ BH Live Queens Park Leisure Centre0.5 km
- AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kings Park Convenience Store0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
- Queens Park Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.3 km
- Bournemouth2.2 km
- Christchurch3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bishops Close0.2 km
- Bishops Close0.2 km
- Thistlebarrow Road0.2 km
- Wessex Way0.3 km
- Thistlebarrow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH77AY · Data under Open Government Licence