Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

416

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH7 6BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BH7 6BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% 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. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

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

BH7 6BW is a safe, established residential area on Christchurch Road, 0.4km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH7 6BW 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00077442 (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 6BW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 205,000

25 sales · Mean £ 211,298

Terraced

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

BH7 6BW has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences37
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils0.4 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils0.9 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils1.0 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.0 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.0 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.2 km
  • C&M Chemists Limited0.0 km
  • Cake Pop Stop0.6 km
  • Cherry Bakeswell0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kasbah Club0.2 km
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
  • Sobo:Sommelier0.9 km
  • The Bell1.0 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.2 km
  • Desi Beach Grill0.6 km
  • Forest Spice0.1 km
  • Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Den's Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Eating Bar0.0 km
  • King's Take Away0.6 km
  • LA Chicken Southbourne0.2 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.3 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.9 km
  • Christchurch2.1 km
  • Bournemouth3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Warnford Road0.1 km
  • Hambledon Road0.1 km
  • Hambledon Road0.2 km
  • Warnford Road0.2 km
  • Exton Road0.4 km