BH7 Postcode District
BH7 is one of 11 Postcode Districts for the Bournemouth Post town in Dorset
The BH7 postcode district is located in the BH Bournemouth postal area, BH7 has a population of 11,710 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.63 square miles (4.22 square kilometres or 1,042.61 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of BH7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of BH7
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District overview
The primary settlement in the BH7 postcode district is Bournemouth, located in the county of Dorset. It is the main focus of the postcode district, with a count of 194. There is another significant settlement within the BH7 postcode district, also called Bournemouth, with a count of 100. Both settlements are part of the same post town, Bournemouth.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BH7 6, covers Bournemouth in Dorset.
The sector BH7 7, covers Bournemouth in Dorset.
The post town for this district is BOURNEMOUTH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area with a total of 294 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 1.89 | E |
| Bournemouth | 2.65 | WSW |
| Ferndown | 5.09 | NW |
| Poole | 6.97 | WSW |
| Ringwood | 7.44 | NNE |
| New Milton | 7.49 | E |
| Wimborne Minster | 8.23 | WNW |
| Verwood | 10.06 | NNW |
| Swanage | 10.82 | SSW |
| Lymington | 12.46 | E |
| Fordingbridge | 13.02 | N |
| Wareham | 13.07 | WSW |
| Yarmouth | 14.56 | E |
| Blandford Forum | 16.95 | WNW |
| Totton | 19.19 | NE |
| Southampton | 21.63 | ENE |
| Romsey | 22.30 | NE |
| Salisbury | 22.84 | N |
| Cowes | 23.15 | E |
| Newport | 23.47 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 294
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH7 6 | 194 |
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH7 7 | 99 |
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH7 7 | 1 |
Street list for BH7
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE AVENUE | 163 |
| CASTLE LANE EAST A3060 | 103 |
| CASTLE LANE EAST A3060 | 103 |
| WESSEX WAY A338 | 75 |
| HAVILAND ROAD | 74 |
| CRABTON CLOSE ROAD | 47 |
| SCOTTER ROAD | 47 |
| HAMBLEDON ROAD | 46 |
| PORTMAN ROAD | 41 |
| SHEPHERDS WAY | 40 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 825 |
| Vehicle crime | 187 |
| Other theft | 184 |
| Public order | 151 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 |
| Burglary | 96 |
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Bicycle theft | 74 |
| Drugs | 44 |
| Other crime | 28 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTCHURCH ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 277 | BH7 6DQ | View map | |
| CASTLE LANE EAST | BOURNEMOUTH | 11 | BH7 6SH | View map | |
| CASTLE LANE | BOURNEMOUTH | 6 | BH7 7DW | View map | |
| RIVERSIDE AVENUE | BOURNEMOUTH | 6 | BH7 7ES | View map |
Schools in the district
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pokesdown Hill , Christchurch Road , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 6DW
Headteacher: Mr Alastair Brown (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Harewood Avenue , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 6NY
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Dyer (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Harewood College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Harewood Avenue , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 6NZ
Headteacher: Mr Adam Coshan (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Harewood Avenue , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 6NZ
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Dyer
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Tregonwell Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Petersfield Road , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 6QP
Headteacher: Mr Joseph Phillips (Associate Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch Road Dental Practice | 740 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Boscombe Dental Health Centre | 740 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakridge Surgery | 1206 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6DY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Littledown Surgery | HAREWOOD CRESCENT, LITTLEDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 7BU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01202 309500 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & M Chemists | 1215 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE EAST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 6BW | PHARMACY | Call 01202 433698 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth Extra | RIVERSIDE AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 7DY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £585,586 | 84 | £546,255 | 74 | £532,283 | 60 | £545,614 | 71 |
| Semi-detached | £362,454 | 29 | £346,828 | 32 | £342,221 | 34 | £376,419 | 34 |
| Terraced | £282,133 | 11 | £362,813 | 8 | £289,056 | 9 | £310,273 | 11 |
| Flats | £201,682 | 33 | £195,985 | 49 | £194,206 | 34 | £186,084 | 47 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Pokesdown
CRS Code: POK
Operator: SW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.05
Average Driving Distance: 20.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 294
M27 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.86
Average Driving Distance: 23.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 294
M27 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.33
Average Driving Distance: 25.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 294
M271 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.35
Average Driving Distance: 26.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 294
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BH7 6 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
| BH7 7 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | H | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| B | H | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The BH7 postal code covers the settlement of BOURNEMOUTH.
The BH7 Postcode shares a border with BH8 (BOURNEMOUTH), BH5 (BOURNEMOUTH, Boscombe), BH6 (BOURNEMOUTH, Southbourne) and BH23 (CHRISTCHURCH, Highcliffe, Bransgore).
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