Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

CHINE WALK, BH22 8PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHINE WALK, BH22 8PT.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH22 8PT 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH22 8PT's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £915k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

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

BH22 8PT is a sought-after residential area on Chine Walk, 0.7km from West Parley in West Parley. Administratively it sits within West Parley ward and the Christchurch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH22, BH22 8PT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £915k, down 10.2% 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 8PT are sourced from Output Area E00103388 (shared with 10 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 8PT. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 877,500

6 sales · Mean £ 853,750

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

BH22 8PT has low crime rates — 10 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 behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Parley First School

Good314 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Horns Inn0.7 km
  • The Curlew0.9 km
  • The Owls Nest0.7 km
  • The Pear at Parley1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bamboo Chinese Takeway0.7 km
  • Herbies Fish & Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth6.9 km
  • Branksome7.1 km
  • Pokesdown7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapelgate Garage0.2 km
  • Winnards Close0.3 km
  • Chapelgate Garage0.3 km
  • Winnards Close0.3 km
  • Heathlands Avenue0.3 km