BH3 7AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH3 7AA offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00077596 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH3 7AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH3 7AA.
341
38
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH3 7AA — age 38, 43% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AA. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7AA has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Linwood School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Charminster Bakery0.5 km
- Hi Therapies Limited0.5 km
- Metro Market0.5 km
- Premier Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- 29 Spices0.5 km
- Creams Cafe0.5 km
- Erbil Shawarma0.5 km
- Havana Wine Bar0.5 km
- Juicy Shakes0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- European Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Makkah Food Store0.7 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali Baba0.5 km
- Jee Foo0.5 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Oriental Take Away0.9 km
- Anatolia Takeaway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Richmond Arms0.6 km
- The Brunswick Hotel0.6 km
- Oakmeadians0.6 km
- The Buffalo0.9 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.2 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.9 km
- Branksome3.2 km
- Pokesdown3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery Junction0.0 km
- Cemetery Junction0.1 km
- Cemetery Junction0.1 km
- Cemetery Junction0.1 km
- Cemetery Junction0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AA · Data under Open Government Licence