Postcode BH3 7LH is located in an urban city, within the Talbot & Branksome Woods ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Charminster area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Winton Recreation Ground.
Charminster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Charminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from BH3 7LH.
Charminster near BH3 7LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Winton Recreation Ground |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Talbot & Branksome Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £682,500 | £400 |
| Terraced | 1 | £435,000 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £365,250 | £407 |
| Flats | 98 | £220,000 | £302 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £522,500 | £187,250 | £401,000 | £469,950 |
| 2017 | £534,975 | £192,500 | £285,000 | £447,500 |
| 2018 | £585,000 | £210,000 | £284,000 | £462,500 |
| 2019 | £605,000 | £216,000 | £380,000 | £423,000 |
| 2020 | £582,500 | £208,000 | £332,750 | £410,000 |
| 2021 | £655,000 | £220,000 | £369,950 | £455,000 |
| 2022 | £800,000 | £250,000 | £450,500 | £484,975 |
| 2023 | £737,500 | £239,000 | £427,500 | £392,500 |
| 2024 | £720,000 | £227,500 | £400,000 | £498,000 |
| 2025 | £710,000 | £220,000 | £365,250 | £425,000 |
| 2026 | £585,000 | £220,000 | £425,000 | £435,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £317 | £275 | £317 | £306 |
| 2017 | £327 | £272 | £342 | £365 |
| 2018 | £341 | £292 | £324 | £346 |
| 2019 | £325 | £290 | £280 | £314 |
| 2020 | £346 | £286 | £319 | £328 |
| 2021 | £360 | £305 | £369 | £359 |
| 2022 | £429 | £337 | £419 | £378 |
| 2023 | £425 | £331 | £430 | £319 |
| 2024 | £393 | £322 | £394 | £377 |
| 2025 | £406 | £301 | £423 | £293 |
| 2026 | £388 | £288 | £340 | £374 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH3 7LH.
In the BH3 7LH postcode area, located within Charminster, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH3 7LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corner Shop | Alma Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1AE | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Alma Stores | Alma Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1AD | Walking directions to Alma Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Charminster Supermarket | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Charminster Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed Food Store | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UH | Walking directions to Ahmed Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UR | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH3 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dawn Logan
Talbot & Branksome Woods - Elected 11 Sept 2025
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH3 7LH records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BH3 7LH in Charminster is £275,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BH3 7LH, including Linwood School (Outstanding), St Martin's School and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH3 7LH is Bournemouth, about 1,191 m away.
BH3 7LH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH3 7LH is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dawn Logan (Liberal Democrats).
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.