Postcode BH21 3AW is located in an urban city, within the Bearwood & Merley ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Bearwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 3.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Canford Park Link.
Bearwood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Bearwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bearwood is £58,960 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from BH21 3AW.
Bearwood near BH21 3AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Canford Park Link | Large | Walking directions to Canford Park Link |
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Bearwood & Merley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 99 | £465,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £283,750 |
10 year median price trend in Bearwood & Merley
In the BH21 3AW postcode area, located within Bearwood, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.