BH7 7DW is an active urban area located 1.0km from Holdenhurst 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 healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. 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 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BH7 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00180400 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH7 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH7 7DW.
439
43
£ 58,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH7 7DW 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 7DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH7 7DW. 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 7DW is above average at 117 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
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Tregonwell Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots Outpatient Pharmacy @ Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.0 km
- Boots the Chemist0.0 km
- Get Iced0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Meadowbank Stores0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Bournemouth0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cooper Dean Harvester0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Burger King0.3 km
- Cafe @ Tesco0.4 km
- Dans Diner0.0 km
- Littledown Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Rendezvous/Eurest0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens @ Spur End Service Station0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.9 km
- Christchurch2.7 km
- Bournemouth3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.2 km
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.2 km
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital0.2 km
- Littledown Centre0.3 km
- Littledown Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH77DW · Data under Open Government Licence