Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH3 7AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

488

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH3 7AH's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BH3 7AH is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Talbot Woods in Poole. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH3, BH3 7AH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 BH3 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00077808 (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 BH3 7AH. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

BH3 7AH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Talbot Primary School

Good595 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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Langside School

Good26 pupils1.1 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.1 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Argos1.0 km
  • Campus Shop0.5 km
  • Day Lewis Chemists0.3 km
  • Faith and Reflection0.5 km
  • Highmoor Farm0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet at Sainsbury Talbot Heath1.0 km
  • L'Arte Coffee House0.3 km
  • Makisu Sushi Bar0.3 km
  • Village Pizza0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Chartwells0.3 km
  • Student Centre Cafe0.5 km
  • The Forum Restaurant Chartwells0.5 km
  • The Soup Run0.9 km
  • West Hants Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome1.9 km
  • Bournemouth2.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fern Barrow Surgery0.2 km
  • Valley View0.4 km
  • Bournemouth University0.4 km
  • Bournemouth University0.4 km
  • Bournemouth University0.5 km