BH7 7DT is a mixed residential area on Deansleigh Road, 0.8km from Iford in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Littledown & Iford ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 7DT are sourced from Output Area E00180400 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEANSLEIGH ROAD, BH7 7DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEANSLEIGH ROAD, BH7 7DT.
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43
£ 58,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 7DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH7 7DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 7DT. The average age is 42.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH7 7DT is above average at 96 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
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Avonwood Primary School
Stourfield Junior School
Stourfield Infant School
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots Outpatient Pharmacy @ Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.3 km
- Boots the Chemist0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Spur End Service Station0.5 km
- Tesco Petrol Riverside0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Bournemouth0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cooper Dean Harvester0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Cafe @ Tesco0.2 km
- Dans Diner0.3 km
- Littledown Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Rendezvous/Eurest0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens @ Spur End Service Station0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station0.5 km
- Castle Parade Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.9 km
- Iford Dixyland0.9 km
- Iford Tandoori0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.6 km
- Christchurch2.6 km
- Bournemouth3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.1 km
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.1 km
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.1 km
- Castle Lane Tesco0.1 km
- Littledown Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH77DT · Data under Open Government Licence