Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6AT.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /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: BH7 6AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH7 6AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH7 6AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Christchurch Road, 0.1km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH7 6AT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00077207 (shared with 18 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 BH7 6AT. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 110,477

4 sales · Mean £ 121,988

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

BH7 6AT has low crime rates — 37 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour76
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.8 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils0.9 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.0 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils1.0 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Kasbah Club0.9 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • On The Green0.7 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.8 km
  • Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
  • Desi Beach Grill0.5 km
  • Kings Park Bowls & Social Club0.7 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Cake Pop Stop0.5 km
  • Food On The Loose0.7 km
  • Mason's Butchers0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Malinka Market1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • D & A Minimarket0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • King's Take Away0.5 km
  • LA Chicken Southbourne0.9 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.8 km
  • Fanelli's Pizza0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Alexander Lodge1.0 km
  • Oasis Guest House0.9 km
  • Sandy Bay Guest House0.9 km
  • Southern Breeze Lodge1.0 km
  • Strand Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.2 km
  • Bournemouth2.6 km
  • Christchurch3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hannington Road0.0 km
  • Hannington Road0.0 km
  • Parkwood Road0.2 km
  • Pokesdown Station0.2 km
  • Pokesdown Station restricted use0.2 km