Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

278

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH7 6AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

75% of homes in BH7 6AW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

BH7 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Christchurch Road, 0.4km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH7 6AW offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, 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 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00180404 (shared with 10 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 6AW. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,500

2 sales · Mean £ 115,500

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

BH7 6AW has low crime rates — 41 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour92
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.1 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.6 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils0.6 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.0 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.1 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils1.2 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Boscombe Spa Hotel0.8 km
  • Denewood Hotel0.9 km
  • Kingsley Hotel0.8 km
  • Sandbar Beach House0.8 km
  • Oasis Guest House0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Admiral0.6 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth0.7 km
  • Riviera Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • On The Green0.7 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.6 km
  • AFC Bournemouth Ltd1.0 km
  • Desi Beach Grill0.8 km
  • Kings Park Athletic Stadium0.9 km
  • + 77 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Cake Pop Stop0.8 km
  • Food On The Loose1.0 km
  • Kings Park Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Boscombe Precinct Post Office0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Malinka Market0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • King's Take Away0.8 km
  • Fanelli's Pizza0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Southbourne Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Toscana0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.4 km
  • Bournemouth2.4 km
  • Christchurch3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkwood Road0.1 km
  • Parkwood Road0.1 km
  • Portman Road0.2 km
  • Corpus Christi School0.3 km
  • Hannington Road0.3 km