bournemouth BH24 Postcodes
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Bournemouth (BH24)
The BH24 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1118 individual postcodes.
There are 58 electoral wards in the BH24 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the New Forest Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in BH24 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BH24 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The BH24 postcode is located in the Bournemouth district of Dorset, England. It is one of two postcodes in the district, the other being the BH23 postcode.
Located within the postcode area are the towns of Wimborne Minster and West Moors, as well as the large settlements of Ferndown, Ringwood, and Verwood. BH24 is also close to the city of Poole in the neighbouring county of Hampshire.
BH24 postcode covers a broad region and is on the eastern part of the district. This area is mostly rural, with some built-up areas and a lot of green space. It is largely a commuter belt as many of its villages and towns are within easy reach of the larger towns and cities of Bournemouth, Poole, and Southampton.
The local Ordnance Survey map of the postcode shows the area as largely wooded, with numerous paths, bridleways and other routes around the countryside. The BH24 postcode is within the East Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which has been officially recognised since 1965 and covers 140 square miles of the county of Dorset.
Within the postcode area, a number of sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) have been identified including Forest Corner Inclosure and The New Forest. These sites represent amongst others the area's rich diversity of wildlife and ecology. The area is also an important habitat for species such as the nationally scarce Wood Tiger moth, Gander Water crowfoot and increasingly rare lapwing.
The BH24 postcode includes some of the characteristically English areas of the Avon Valley and Moors Valley. Moors Valley Country Park lies in parts of both the BH23 and BH24 postcodes and features a range of wooded and open habitats, with a number of walking and cycle trails for visitors.
TheBH24 postcode, located within the Bournemouth district, is an area of immense natural beauty with an abundant range of wildlife, stunning landscapes, numerous sites of scientific interest, all of which provide a plethora of recreational activities for those who live, work, and visit.
Demographics
Hampshire
BH24 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.
Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.
Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BH24 |
| Postal Town | Bournemouth |
| MSOA Name | New Forest 012 |
| LSOA Name | New Forest 012D |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | New Forest |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
BH24 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BH24, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.