Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6DJ 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
workEmployment
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

BH7 6DJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 31 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 20.4% year-on-year.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH7 6DJ 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.

For renters and young professionals, BH7 6DJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 20.4% year-on-year. 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 6DJ 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 6DJ. 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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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

£ 145,000

12 sales · Mean £ 156,750

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

BH7 6DJ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour64
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime17

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 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 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
  • Admiral0.9 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • On The Green0.7 km
  • Shelley Manor (Theatre)0.9 km
  • Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.8 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 & Wine0.8 km
  • Cake Pop Stop0.5 km
  • Food On The Loose0.7 km
  • Mason's Butchers0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 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 Southbourne0.8 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.7 km
  • Fanelli's Pizza0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Oasis Guest House1.0 km
  • Sandy Bay Guest House1.0 km
  • Strand Hotel1.0 km
  • The Ravensbourne Hotel1.0 km
  • The Westby Guest House1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown0.1 km
  • Bournemouth2.6 km
  • Christchurch3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hannington Road0.0 km
  • Hannington Road0.0 km
  • Pokesdown Station0.1 km
  • Pokesdown Rail Station0.2 km
  • Pokesdown Rail Station0.2 km