Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

SOUTHERN CLOSE, BH22 0FB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERN CLOSE, BH22 0FB.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH22 0FB is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £700k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BH22 0FB is a sought-after residential area on Southern Close, 0.5km from St Leonard's Farm Park 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 0FB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 92% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0FB are sourced from Output Area E00103494 (shared with 9 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 0FB. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

BH22 0FB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dancing Rooster0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • LIDL0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Peking0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth10.0 km
  • Pokesdown10.1 km
  • Christchurch10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pinehurst Road0.2 km
  • Shopping Centre0.3 km
  • Shopping Centre0.3 km
  • Abbey Road0.4 km
  • Abbey Road0.4 km