11,495TOTAL POPULATION
4,819HOUSEHOLDS
4.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£29,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BH7 POSTCODE REGION

Bournemouth (BH7)

The BH7 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 471 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the BH7 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Bournemouth Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in BH7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BH7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BH7 postcode is a postcode district in Bournemouth, in the English county of Dorset. It is located roughly in the region of the former urban district of Southbourne–on–Sea in east Dorset. The postcode district is part of the Bournemouth post town and is roughly bordered to the west by BH6 (Christchurch) and to the east by BH15 (Poole).

The BH7 postcode is a largely residential postcode district, containing plenty of houses, flats, and bungalows. It also contains many family-run businesses, small retail shops, and independent restaurants, cafes, and pubs. However, the postcode zone also has a few industrial pockets scattered around.

The main shopping centre for the BH7 postcode district is the Castlepoint Shopping Centre, located just off Castle Lane West. It is one of the largest shopping centres in the UK for its size, hosting a variety of shops, restaurants, and other services including a multi-storey car park.

The BH7 postcode district is also home to a number of well-known educational institutions such as St. Peter's High School, Budmouth College, and Bournemouth International College. The area also boasts numerous parks and green spaces, including The Common and Fisher's Pond Park. Additionally, Bournemouth Beach and the start of the Jurassic Coast are just a 10-minute drive away from the postcode district.

BH7 postcode district is largely residential in nature, with pockets of industry, plenty of local parks, shopping and leisure activities, and nearby beaches and attractions. The district is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to access other parts of Bournemouth and the surrounding towns.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in BH7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 80%WHITE
  • 20%NON-WHITE

80% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BH7Dorset

Dorset

The county of Dorset

BH7 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.

Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.

Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Dorset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBH7
Postal TownBournemouth
MSOA NameBournemouth 019
LSOA NameBournemouth 019C
CountyDorset
RegionDorset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBournemouth
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BH7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BH7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Blackwater
Holdenhurst
Iford
Jumpers Common
Littledown
St Catherine's Hill
Stour
Strouden
Browse Postcodes in BH7

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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