BH7 6NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Connaught Road, 0.3km from Pokesdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH7 6NA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6NA are sourced from Output Area E00077208 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONNAUGHT ROAD, BH7 6NA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONNAUGHT ROAD, BH7 6NA.
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38
£ 45,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6NA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH7 6NA — age 38, 73% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6NA. The average age is 38.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
2 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6NA has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Avonwood Primary School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Stourfield Junior School
Tregonwell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Boscombe Cliff Bowling Club1.0 km
- Kasbah Club0.4 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne0.5 km
- Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
- Sobo:Sommelier0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- On The Green1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Darcys Bar and Kitchen0.4 km
- Desi Beach Grill0.1 km
- Forest Spice0.7 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Boscombe East News, Food & Wine0.4 km
- C&M Chemists Limited0.7 km
- Cake Pop Stop0.2 km
- Food On The Loose0.3 km
- Iford Stores0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- D & A Minimarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Eating Bar0.7 km
- King's Take Away0.1 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.4 km
- Pokesdown Chippy0.3 km
- Fanelli's Pizza0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Alexander Lodge0.9 km
- Mory House0.9 km
- Southern Breeze Lodge0.9 km
- The Artist Studio0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown0.3 km
- Christchurch2.7 km
- Bournemouth3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Spurgeon Road0.1 km
- St James School0.1 km
- St James School0.1 km
- Spurgeon Road0.1 km
- Pokesdown Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76NA · Data under Open Government Licence