Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH7 6EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 6EG.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /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 6EG 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH7 6EG spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6EG is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For families considering a move, BH7 6EG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH7 6EG are sourced from Output Area E00077432 (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 6EG. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

BH7 6EG has low crime rates — 17 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 behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime11
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 pupils0.8 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils0.8 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils0.9 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils0.9 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.0 km
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Pokesdown Community Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.3 km
  • C&M Chemists Limited0.1 km
  • Cake Pop Stop0.6 km
  • Cherry Bakeswell0.7 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kasbah Club0.2 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.9 km
  • Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
  • Sobo:Sommelier1.0 km
  • The Bell1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.0 km
  • Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.3 km
  • Desi Beach Grill0.6 km
  • Forest Spice0.0 km
  • Old Boys Motorcycle Workshop and Cafe0.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Den's Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Eating Bar0.1 km
  • King's Take Away0.6 km
  • LA Chicken Southbourne0.3 km
  • Pokesdown Chippy0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown1.0 km
  • Christchurch2.2 km
  • Bournemouth3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Warnford Road0.1 km
  • Hambledon Road0.1 km
  • Warnford Road0.2 km
  • Hambledon Road0.2 km
  • Exton Road0.3 km