Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH22 0JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH22 0JY.

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Population

132

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH22 0JY 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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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH22 0JY has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BH22 0JY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from West Moors in West Moors. Administratively it sits within West Moors & Three Legged Cross ward and the Christchurch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH22 0JY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0JY are sourced from Output Area E00103500 (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 0JY. The average age is 58.3. 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

27%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

BH22 0JY has low crime rates — 20 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils0.9 km
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West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Gullivers Foodstore0.9 km
  • S & B's Mart Ltd (payless)0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Webbs - Butcher0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Elephant & Castle0.3 km
  • Forest Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Buds & Beans Florist Cafe0.2 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • SPAR0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Forest Kebab0.2 km
  • Oriental Express0.2 km
  • Seafoods Fish and Chips0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth11.2 km
  • Branksome11.2 km
  • Pokesdown11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tap and Railway0.0 km
  • Tap and Railway0.1 km
  • Station Road Co-op0.2 km
  • Station Road Co-op0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km