Is BH22 0LG a safe place to live?

Yes, BH22 0LG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BH22 0LG?

The average property price in BH22 0LG is currently around £650k.

What is the population of BH22 0LG?

The population for the BH22 0LG area is approximately 317 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

RIVERSIDE ROAD, BH22 0LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE ROAD, BH22 0LG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

317

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10

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5/10

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2/10

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1/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

BH22 0LG is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £650k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BH22 0LG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Riverside Road, 0.3km 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 0LG offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 63 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 0LG are sourced from Output Area E00103499 (shared with 8 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 0LG. The average age is 63.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active

FT: 18%

Unemployed: 3%

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

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 617,500

4 sales · Mean £ 702,500

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

BH22 0LG has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25

Criminal damage and arson5

Shoplifting5

Anti-social behaviour4

Other theft4

school Local Schools

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

Good176 pupils0.5 km

Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils1.1 km

West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Gullivers Foodstore1.0 km
S & B's Mart Ltd (payless)0.2 km
Tesco0.4 km
Webbs - Butcher0.3 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Elephant & Castle0.4 km
Forest Inn0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Buds & Beans Florist Cafe0.3 km
The Coffee Lounge0.3 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

SPAR0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Forest Kebab0.3 km
Oriental Express0.3 km
Seafoods Fish and Chips0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Branksome11.1 km
Bournemouth11.1 km
Pokesdown11.5 km

Bus Stops

Tap and Railway0.2 km
Tap and Railway0.3 km
Station Road Co-op0.3 km
Station Road Co-op0.3 km
War Memorial0.4 km