Is BH22 0BZ a safe place to live?

Yes, BH22 0BZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH22 0BZ?

The average property price in BH22 0BZ is currently around £357k.

What is the population of BH22 0BZ?

The population for the BH22 0BZ area is approximately 267 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

COMPTON CRESCENT, BH22 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON CRESCENT, BH22 0BZ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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4/10

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4/10

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2/10

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5/10

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1/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH22 0BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £357k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 0BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Compton Crescent, 0.8km from St Leonard's Farm Park in West Moors. Administratively it sits within West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward and the Christchurch constituency.

For serious buyers, BH22 0BZ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00103489 (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 BH22 0BZ. 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 / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 26%

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

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

12 sales · Mean £ 321,787

Terraced

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Detached

£ 348,000

4 sales · Mean £ 385,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH22 0BZ has low crime rates — 5 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 offences4

Burglary2

Anti-social behaviour1

Other theft1

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.6 km

Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Morrisons Daily0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Dancing Rooster0.7 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

LIDL0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Jade Peking0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bournemouth10.3 km
Pokesdown10.3 km
Christchurch10.7 km

Bus Stops

Pinehurst Road0.5 km