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.
BH7 6EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 6EG.
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44
£ 58,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stourfield Junior School
Stourfield Infant School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Tregonwell Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonwood Primary School
Pokesdown Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BH76EG · Data under Open Government Licence