BH3 7BY is a safe, established residential area on East Avenue, 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 7BY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00077595 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST AVENUE, BH3 7BY.
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 7BY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7BY. 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
Flat
£ 262,500
12 sales · Mean £ 269,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7BY has low crime rates — 31 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.8 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.4 km
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Corner Shop0.8 km
- Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
- Freshers0.8 km
- G&Ts0.8 km
- Wilko0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Oakmeadians0.7 km
- Lark Rise0.9 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.9 km
- The Buffalo0.5 km
- The Silverback Ale House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Bay Tree Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Chicken & Blues0.8 km
- Chicken N Beer0.8 km
- Coffee #10.8 km
- Conto Lounge0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Makkah Foods0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Lee's Dynasty0.9 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- Southern Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Alma Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.6 km
- Branksome2.8 km
- Pokesdown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Berwick Road0.0 km
- Berwick Road0.1 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
- East Avenue Roundabout0.2 km
- Stirling Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37BY · Data under Open Government Licence