Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BELVEDERE ROAD, BH3 7LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELVEDERE ROAD, BH3 7LB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BH3 7LB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 33 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending down 20.9% year-on-year.

home £155,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH3 7LB is a safe, established residential area on Belvedere Road, 0.7km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH3 7LB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH3 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00077593 (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 7LB. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed19.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 186,000

14 sales · Mean £ 181,178

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

BH3 7LB has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences122
Anti-social behaviour99
Vehicle crime38
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.2 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils1.0 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.4 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.5 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.5 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.5 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Guven Express Ltd0.7 km
  • Ahmed Food Store0.1 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.2 km
  • Flicks0.2 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.1 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.7 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.8 km
  • Pinewood Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.1 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.2 km
  • The Buffalo0.9 km
  • Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Al Balad0.1 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.1 km
  • Antepli0.1 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.2 km
  • European Supermarket0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.2 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.2 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.1 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.2 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.0 km
  • Pokesdown3.0 km
  • Branksome3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Malmesbury Park Road0.1 km
  • Malmesbury Park Road0.1 km
  • Richmond Arms0.2 km
  • Richmond Arms0.2 km
  • Lowther Road0.2 km