Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

RUSSELL GARDENS, BH16 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL GARDENS, BH16 5BF.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH16 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in BH16 5BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BH16 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Gardens, 0.3km from Turlin Moor in Poole. Administratively it sits within Hamworthy ward and the Poole constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH16 5BF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £257k. 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 BH16 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00078007 (shared with 5 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 BH16 5BF. The average age is 33.3. 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 Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 246,000

7 sales · Mean £ 242,414

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

2 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around BH16 5BF is moderate at 58 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.

Anti-social behaviour69
Violence and sexual offences52
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft10
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Bayside Academy

Good278 pupils0.4 km
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Upton Infant School

Good252 pupils1.5 km
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Upton Junior School

Requires Improvement355 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bayside Academy0.4 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • Tides Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
  • Cooks Rockley Park0.5 km
  • Harbour's Edge Beach Cafe0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dina Zone0.2 km
  • Pizza Royal0.2 km
  • Abid Spice0.9 km
  • Bitesize Sisters0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Sweet Buns0.9 km
  • Hamworthy Service Station0.9 km
  • Rockley Park Supermarket0.5 km
  • Premier Local Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Travis Perkins0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live Lounge0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamworthy0.7 km
  • Poole3.3 km
  • Holton Heath3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Foreland Road0.1 km
  • Shops0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Egmont Road0.2 km
  • Peverell Road0.2 km