Postcode BH3 7LZ 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 Talbot & Branksome Woods area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Talbot & Branksome Woods is £61,949 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Winton Recreation Ground.
Talbot & Branksome Woods has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Talbot & Branksome Woods has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Talbot & Branksome Woods is £61,949 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH3 7LZ.
Talbot & Branksome Woods near BH3 7LZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 7LZ.
In the BH3 7LZ postcode area, located within Talbot & Branksome Woods, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH3 7LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alma Stores | Alma Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1AD | Walking directions to Alma Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Best One | 319 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2AD | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 2AD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | One Way Supermarket | 1f Cardigan Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1BJ | Walking directions to One Way Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Cardigan Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 1BJ | Walking directions to Food Plus |
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 7LZ, 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 7LZ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BH3 7LZ in Talbot & Branksome Woods is £275,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BH3 7LZ, including St Martin's School, St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Linwood School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH3 7LZ is Bournemouth, about 1,440 m away.
BH3 7LZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,994 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 7LZ 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.