BH3 7AY is a safe, established residential area on Dunbar Road, 0.5km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH3 7AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £980k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNBAR ROAD, BH3 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNBAR ROAD, BH3 7AY.
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
With 39% social renting, BH3 7AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7AY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 980,000
1 sales · Mean £ 980,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7AY has low crime rates — 33 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
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.6 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.1 km
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Corner Shop0.7 km
- Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
- Freshers1.0 km
- G&Ts0.9 km
- Banks' Wines0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Chicken & Blues0.9 km
- Chicken N Beer1.0 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Conto Lounge0.9 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Makkah Foods0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Makkah Food Store1.0 km
- European Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.9 km
- Anatolia Takeaway1.0 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Richmond Arms0.9 km
- The Brunswick Hotel1.0 km
- Oakmeadians0.6 km
- The Buffalo0.5 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Branksome2.9 km
- Pokesdown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- East Avenue Roundabout0.1 km
- Stokewood Road0.2 km
- Stokewood Road0.2 km
- Berwick Road0.2 km
- Berwick Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37AY · Data under Open Government Licence