Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH7 6ED House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

335

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH7 6ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH7 6ED's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £451k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH7, BH7 6ED offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, up 15.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00077415 (shared with 17 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 6ED. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 448,250

6 sales · Mean £ 454,750

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

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

BH7 6ED has low crime rates — 16 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime12
Public order8
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Stourfield Junior School

Good472 pupils0.5 km
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Stourfield Infant School

Requires Improvement338 pupils0.6 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils0.9 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils1.2 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.2 km
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St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.3 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Grove News0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Tesco Petrol Riverside0.9 km
  • More the Merrier0.9 km
  • Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel Bournemouth1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Cafe @ Tesco0.8 km
  • Pizza Baracca1.0 km
  • Rendezvous/Eurest1.0 km
  • Starbucks at the Village Hotel0.9 km
  • YO! @ Tesco Extra [2164]0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Petrol Barrack0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
  • Kasbah Club0.7 km
  • Iford Bridge Tavern0.3 km
  • Stourvale Inn0.8 km
  • The Cranleigh0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • New Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Den's Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Eating Bar0.5 km
  • LA Chicken Southbourne0.7 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.4 km
  • Christchurch1.9 km
  • Bournemouth4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Exton Road0.1 km
  • Iford Roundabout0.1 km
  • Exton Road0.1 km
  • Iford Roundabout0.1 km
  • Iford Gardens0.2 km