BH3 7DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elgin Road, 0.2km from Talbot Woods in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For serious buyers, BH3 7DH is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £647k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00077585 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN ROAD, BH3 7DH.
311
49
£ 48,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH3 7DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH3 7DH's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £647k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH3 7DH. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 647,750
2 sales · Mean £ 647,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH3 7DH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winton Academy
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Glenmoor Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Bennetts Family Bakers1.0 km
- Discount Health Store1.0 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Holland and Barratt0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Buffalo0.8 km
- Winton Workman's Club1.0 km
- Oakmeadians0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- JJ's Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Lezzat0.9 km
- My Shake0.8 km
- Otto Coffee Limited0.9 km
- Bay Tree Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Makkah Foods1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bellaggio Pizzeria0.8 km
- Buba-Licious Ltd0.9 km
- Butler's Baguettes0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- L'Arte Coffee House0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth2.0 km
- Branksome2.3 km
- Pokesdown4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Elgin Road0.2 km
- Elgin Road0.2 km
- Dunkeld Road0.2 km
- Dunkeld Road0.2 km
- Roslin Road South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH37DH · Data under Open Government Licence