BH3 7AL is a safe, established residential area on Wimborne Road, 0.4km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH3 7AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIMBORNE ROAD, BH3 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBORNE ROAD, BH3 7AL.
283
46
£ 48,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH3 7AL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AL. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 206,500
16 sales · Mean £ 218,468
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7AL has low crime rates — 46 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Winton Academy
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Glenmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Corner Shop0.6 km
- Charminster Bakery0.8 km
- Hi Therapies Limited0.8 km
- Metro Market0.8 km
- Premier Food and Wine0.8 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- 29 Spices0.8 km
- Creams Cafe0.8 km
- Erbil Shawarma0.8 km
- Havana Wine Bar0.8 km
- Juicy Shakes0.8 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- European Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Makkah Foods0.7 km
- Makkah Food Store1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ali Baba0.8 km
- Jee Foo0.8 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Lee's Dynasty0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Lark Rise0.9 km
- Richmond Arms0.9 km
- The Brunswick Hotel1.0 km
- Oakmeadians0.7 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.7 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- East Avenue Roundabout0.0 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.1 km
- Berwick Road0.2 km
- Stokewood Road0.2 km
- Berwick Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AL · Data under Open Government Licence