Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

FOREST ROAD, BH13 6DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, BH13 6DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH13 6DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BH13 6DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BH13 6DH is a sought-after residential area on Forest Road, 0.4km from Branksome in Poole. Administratively it sits within Canford Cliffs ward and the Poole constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH13, BH13 6DH offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 BH13 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00077875 (shared with 12 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 BH13 6DH. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,138,750

2 sales · Mean £ 1,138,750

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

BH13 6DH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Tesco Petrol Poole Road1.0 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakery0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Discount Health Store0.9 km
  • Fair Trader1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Greenhouse Christian Centre0.4 km
  • Alum Dene Hotel1.0 km
  • Mount Lodge0.8 km
  • Riviera Hotel1.0 km
  • Grovefield Manor Guest House0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Branksome Park Tennis Cafe0.8 km
  • Argyll Gardens Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Fab Hotel0.8 km
  • Ounce Coffee1.0 km
  • BigWigs Bakery1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chez Fred1.0 km
  • Pizza Pino1.0 km
  • Westbourne Sandwich Company0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Libertine0.8 km
  • The Porterhouse1.0 km
  • Westbourne Conservative Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome1.4 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.7 km
  • Bournemouth3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Herbert Road0.3 km
  • Western Road0.3 km
  • Herbert Road0.3 km
  • The Avenue0.4 km
  • Tower Road0.4 km