Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH3 7AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH3 7AB.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH3 7AB 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH3 7AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH3 7AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH3 7AB 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00077596 (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 BH3 7AB. 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

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 7AB has low crime rates — 34 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour43
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.1 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.5 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.6 km
  • Esso Westview Filling Station1.0 km
  • Flowers @ 1660.9 km
  • Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.9 km
  • G&Ts0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Avocado Cafe0.9 km
  • LAHMACINO0.9 km
  • NEDA cafe restaurant0.9 km
  • Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Chicken & Blues0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Etna Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Makkah Food Store0.8 km
  • European Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.7 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.8 km
  • Oakmeadians0.7 km
  • The Buffalo0.6 km
  • Winton Workman's Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.2 km
  • Branksome3.1 km
  • Pokesdown3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stokewood Road0.0 km
  • Stokewood Road0.1 km
  • East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
  • Cemetery Junction0.3 km
  • East Avenue Roundabout0.3 km