Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

WEST MOORS ROAD, BH22 9SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST MOORS ROAD, BH22 9SB.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

299

cake
Avg Age

58

payments
Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

work
Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BH22 9SB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

BH22 9SB is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 77% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £490k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.

home £490,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH22 9SB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Moors Road, 1.0km from Ferndown in Ferndown. Administratively it sits within Ferndown North ward and the Christchurch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH22, BH22 9SB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 77% 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: Prices average £490k, up 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH22 9SB are sourced from Output Area E00103332 (shared with 9 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 9SB. 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 / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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

£ 470,500

18 sales · Mean £ 500,055

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

BH22 9SB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

S

Ferndown Upper School

Good979 pupils1.1 km
S

Ferndown Middle School

Good577 pupils1.1 km
P

Ferndown First School

Good356 pupils1.2 km
P

Oakhurst Community First School

Good173 pupils1.4 km
S

West Moors Middle School

Good215 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Ferndown Community Larder1.0 km
  • Ferndown Food & Wine Store0.8 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Sam News0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Nightjar0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cinnamon Restaurant0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Karsberg's Gelato0.7 km
  • Le Petit Prince0.9 km
  • Pots & Paint0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • BH22 Burgers and Bubbles1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Ferndown Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Ferndown Kebab0.8 km
  • Karsberg Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth9.4 km
  • Branksome9.5 km
  • Pokesdown9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heather Drive0.0 km
  • Heather Drive0.0 km
  • Woodside Road0.2 km
  • Woodside Road0.2 km
  • Whincroft Close0.3 km