Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

FOREST ROAD, BH13 6DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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 6DP 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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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH13 6DP combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£438k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £438k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BH13 6DP 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.

For serious buyers, BH13 6DP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £438k. 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 6DP 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 6DP. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 369,000

6 sales · Mean £ 373,000

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime7
Burglary6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Tesco Petrol Poole Road1.0 km
  • Almond & Co1.0 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakery0.9 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Greenhouse Christian Centre0.4 km
  • Alum Dene Hotel0.9 km
  • Mount Lodge0.7 km
  • Riviera Hotel0.9 km
  • The Fircliff1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Branksome Park Tennis Cafe0.9 km
  • Argyll Gardens Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Fab Hotel0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza1.0 km
  • Ginjams1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chez Fred0.9 km
  • Branksome Dene Kiosk1.0 km
  • Pizza Pino0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Westbourne Sandwich Company0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Libertine0.7 km
  • The Porterhouse0.9 km
  • Westbourne Conservative Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome1.4 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)2.7 km
  • Bournemouth3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Herbert Road0.2 km
  • Herbert Road0.3 km
  • Western Road0.3 km
  • The Avenue0.4 km
  • Tower Road0.4 km