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Bournemouth (BH7)
The BH7 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 471 individual postcodes.
There are 7 electoral wards in the BH7 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Bournemouth Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in BH7 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 BH7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BH7 postcode is a postcode district in Bournemouth, in the English county of Dorset. It is located roughly in the region of the former urban district of Southbourne–on–Sea in east Dorset. The postcode district is part of the Bournemouth post town and is roughly bordered to the west by BH6 (Christchurch) and to the east by BH15 (Poole).
The BH7 postcode is a largely residential postcode district, containing plenty of houses, flats, and bungalows. It also contains many family-run businesses, small retail shops, and independent restaurants, cafes, and pubs. However, the postcode zone also has a few industrial pockets scattered around.
The main shopping centre for the BH7 postcode district is the Castlepoint Shopping Centre, located just off Castle Lane West. It is one of the largest shopping centres in the UK for its size, hosting a variety of shops, restaurants, and other services including a multi-storey car park.
The BH7 postcode district is also home to a number of well-known educational institutions such as St. Peter's High School, Budmouth College, and Bournemouth International College. The area also boasts numerous parks and green spaces, including The Common and Fisher's Pond Park. Additionally, Bournemouth Beach and the start of the Jurassic Coast are just a 10-minute drive away from the postcode district.
BH7 postcode district is largely residential in nature, with pockets of industry, plenty of local parks, shopping and leisure activities, and nearby beaches and attractions. The district is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to access other parts of Bournemouth and the surrounding towns.
Demographics
Dorset
BH7 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.
Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.
Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BH7 |
| Postal Town | Bournemouth |
| MSOA Name | Bournemouth 019 |
| LSOA Name | Bournemouth 019C |
| County | Dorset |
| Region | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
BH7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BH7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.