26,791TOTAL POPULATION
12,221HOUSEHOLDS
3.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BH22 POSTCODE REGION

Bournemouth (BH22)

The BH22 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 930 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the BH22 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the East Dorset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in BH22 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 BH22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The BH22 postcode is a postcode district in the Bournemouth district of Dorset. It covers the villages of Burton, Holt, Bransgore, Cruxton and Sopley, and the settlements of Hinton, Matchams, St Ives, and Wimborne Minster.

The BH22 postcode is a suburban area, with a good mix of residential and commercial properties. It is located to the east of Bournemouth and is easily accessible from the A35 and A31 roads.

The area is well connected with a number of public transport links such as a regular bus service every hour, an express bus route, and several options to travel by rail from Bournemouth. There is also a number of cycle and walking routes in the area, providing an ideal way to explore the area and get outdoors.

The BH22 postcode district is home to a number of attractions including the popular New Forest Water Park, the Alice in Wonderland themed Moors Valley Country Park, and Spike Island, a popular destination for skateboarders.

The area also boasts a range of retail outlets and eateries, from small convenient stores to larger supermarkets, cafes and restaurants.

The BH22 postcode district also benefits from a range of green spaces, local parks and nature reserves providing a great spot to relax or take part in many outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, running, playing sports and more. It is also home to an 18-hole championship golf course at the Matchams Park Golf Club.

Education in the BH22 postcode district is provided by several local schools, such as Hinton Primary School, St Mary's R.C. Primary School, and Holt Chase Community School.

In general, the BH22 postcode district is a great place to live, with an attractive mix of suburban and green areas, and a good selection of leisure and retail amenities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in BH22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BH22Dorset

Dorset

The county of Dorset

BH22 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 CodeBH22
Postal TownBournemouth
MSOA NameEast Dorset 008
LSOA NameEast Dorset 008B
CountyDorset
RegionDorset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Dorset
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

BH22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BH22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ameysford
Bear Cross
Dudsbury
East Parley
Ferndown
Holt Heath
Longham
Lower Mannington
Mannington
Parley Green
Three Legged Cross
Trickett's Cross
West Moors
West Parley
Woolsbridge
Browse Postcodes in BH22

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (BH) and estimated address.

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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