Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH7 6BZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 10 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 24 Oct 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £143,250Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Oct 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 10 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Oct 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mBH7 6BZ links 13 transport stops within 400m and 41 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Portman Road (BCT) at about 33m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Pokesdown Rail Station at about 659m.
Local business
274 within 1200mBH7 6BZ currently links 274 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 89 food and drink, 78 personal services, 52 grocery. The closest mapped place is Pepe at about 11m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
5,430 online job adverts observedBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,754 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BH7 6BZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
10 nearby school rows10 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH7 6BZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 27BH7 6BZ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 27 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 225, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 56 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£143,250
Strong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Oct 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH7 6BZ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
89 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (34), fast food (28), restaurant (27).
Amenity group
Personal services
78 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by beauty (41), hairdresser (37).
Amenity group
Grocery
52 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (38), supermarket (10), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Retail
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (12), mobile phone (5), pet (4).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
Pepe
Hairdresser at 734, Christchurch Road.
Food and drink
Queen Mumtaz
Restaurant at 736-738, Christchurch Road.
Food and drink
Italian Street
Fast Food at 732, Christchurch Road.
Retail
Simply High Vis
Clothes at 729, Christchurch Road.
Personal services
BoV Nails
Beauty at 731, Christchurch Road.
Grocery
D & A Minimarket
Convenience at 733, Christchurch Road.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Avonwood Primary School
Primary option in BH7 6NB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary option in BH7 6DW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Secondary option in BH7 6NZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BH7 6BZ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
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Use viewing and offer planners
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