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BH22 8PG

Birch Avenue

West Parley

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Detailed insights for BH22 8PG

Overview

Postcode BH22 8PG is located in an urban city, within the West Parley ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Parley & Hampreston area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parley & Hampreston is £56,786 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 4.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is West Parley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Parley & Hampreston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Parley & Hampreston has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Parley & Hampreston is £56,786 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from BH22 8PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Parley & Hampreston near BH22 8PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH22 8PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest Parley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to West Parley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
2,045.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.09(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.8(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(+4%)
Burglary
6.13(+121%)
Vehicle crime
4.29(+48%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
93.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.72%
Irish
6
1.72%
Other
6
1.72%
Other White
5
1.43%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.38%
Level 3 (A level)
63
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
14.15%
No qualifications
37
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
106
71.62%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.03%
Total households: 148

Property prices in West Parley

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £585K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £411 per square foot) in West Parley area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Parley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£545,000£424
Terraced7£358,995£447
Flats9£240,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Parley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Parley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412,000£166,950£299,950
2017£465,000£233,500£272,500£347,500
2018£505,000£172,500£383,000£307,400
2019£435,000£180,000£402,500£300,000
2020£475,000£130,000£410,000
2021£525,000£147,500£455,000
2022£590,000£185,000£395,000
2023£650,000£300,000£415,000
2024£545,000£193,000£390,000£354,995
2025£557,500£275,000£391,939£360,995
2026£622,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Parley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Parley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£285£310
2017£326£256£384£350
2018£366£239£405£366
2019£338£266£342£397
2020£374£201£325
2021£387£267£446
2022£445£295£417
2023£421£288£367
2024£401£268£437£481
2025£417£243£327£446
2026£368£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Parley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Parley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH22 8PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH22 8PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202514, Birch Avenue, Ferndown, BH22 8PGDetachedFreehold£775,000
28 Feb 202517A, Birch Avenue, Ferndown, BH22 8PGDetachedFreehold£590,000
21 Feb 20254, Birch Avenue, Ferndown, BH22 8PGDetachedFreehold£780,000
31 Mar 202512, Oakland Walk, Ferndown, BH22 8PFDetachedFreehold£550,000
21 Mar 20251, Eton Mews, 207, New Road, Ferndown, BH22 8EETerracedLeasehold£417,000

Schools

In the BH22 8PG postcode area, located within Parley & Hampreston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH22 8PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryParley First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicablePortfield SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH22 8PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH22 8PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlDorset, BH22 8FXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco ExpressNew Road, Dorset, BH22 8EBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH22 8PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Charles Parry

West Parley - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Christopher Chope

Christchurch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyChristchurchE14001171
WardWest ParleyE05012727
ParishWest ParleyE04012461
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Parley & HamprestonE02004253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 024BE01020400
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH22 8PG

Is BH22 8PG (Parley & Hampreston) safe?

The area around BH22 8PG records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BH22 8PG?

The median sale price around BH22 8PG in Parley & Hampreston is £470,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH22 8PG?

There are 2 schools close to BH22 8PG, including Parley First School (Good) and Portfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BH22 8PG?

BH22 8PG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,276 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH22 8PG (Parley & Hampreston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Christchurch covering BH22 8PG is Christopher Chope (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Charles Parry (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.