BH7 6SW is a sought-after residential area on Castle Lane East, 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 6SW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 6SW are sourced from Output Area E00077415 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE LANE EAST, BH7 6SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE LANE EAST, BH7 6SW.
335
45
£ 49,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 6SW 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.
Area Character
BH7 6SW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £285k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 6SW. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Detached
£ 408,000
3 sales · Mean £ 396,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH7 6SW has low crime rates — 19 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
Tregonwell Academy
Stourfield Junior School
Stourfield Infant School
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonwood Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots Outpatient Pharmacy @ Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.8 km
- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Grove Mini Market0.9 km
- Grove News0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Bournemouth0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cafe @ Tesco0.5 km
- Cherries On The Grove0.9 km
- Dans Diner0.8 km
- Littledown Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Pizza Baracca0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Petrol Barrack0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kasbah Club0.8 km
- Iford Bridge Tavern0.5 km
- Stourvale Inn0.9 km
- The Cranleigh0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Eating Bar0.7 km
- LA Chicken Southbourne0.9 km
- Pokesdown Chippy1.0 km
- Castle Parade Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.5 km
- Christchurch2.1 km
- Bournemouth3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cheriton Avenue0.0 km
- Cheriton Avenue0.1 km
- St Peters Primary School0.2 km
- St Peters Primary School0.2 km
- Iford Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH76SW · Data under Open Government Licence