Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

OAKHURST ROAD, BH22 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST ROAD, BH22 0DS.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

283

cake
Avg Age

54

payments
Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

work
Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BH22 0DS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

BH22 0DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £395k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £395k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.

home £395,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Oakhurst Road, 0.8km from West Moors in West Moors. Administratively it sits within West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward and the Christchurch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH22, BH22 0DS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 23.8% year-on-year. 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 BH22 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00103475 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH22 0DS. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 462,500

8 sales · Mean £ 469,368

Semi-Detached

£ 290,750

4 sales · Mean £ 284,125

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

BH22 0DS has low crime rates — 7 incidents 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 behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

P

Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.1 km
S

West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
P

West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School

Good176 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • S & B's Mart Ltd (payless)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Webbs - Butcher0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Elephant & Castle0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Buds & Beans Florist Cafe0.7 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.7 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • SPAR0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Forest Kebab0.7 km
  • Oriental Express0.7 km
  • Seafoods Fish and Chips0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth10.7 km
  • Pokesdown10.9 km
  • Branksome11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakhurst Road0.3 km
  • Oakhurst Road0.3 km
  • Avon Road0.4 km
  • Avon Road0.4 km
  • Middle School0.4 km