Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH7 6DY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 92.9%. 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 17 Dec 2024 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £255,000Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Dec 2024
- Gigabit availability 92.9%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 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Dec 2024.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 92.9%, with 95.2% 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
8 within 400mBH7 6DY links 8 transport stops within 400m and 34 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Warnford Road (BCT) at about 84m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Pokesdown Rail Station at about 899m.
Local business
177 within 1200mBH7 6DY currently links 177 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 57 food and drink, 55 personal services, 24 grocery. The closest mapped place is Eating Bar at about 102m. 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 6DY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
10 nearby school rows10 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH7 6DY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 2BH7 6DY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 2 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 32, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 32 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£255,000
Strong sample. Based on 12 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Dec 2024.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH7 6DY, 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
57 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (22), fast food (19), cafe (16).
Amenity group
Personal services
55 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (30), beauty (25).
Amenity group
Grocery
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (17), bakery (2), butcher (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (8), pub (6).
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.
Food and drink
Eating Bar
Fast Food at 1157, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth.
Food and drink
Forest Spice
Restaurant at 1158, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth.
Personal services
21st Century Hair Design
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Snickie Snackie Snoo
Fast Food at 1156, Christchurch Road.
Personal services
Gentlemens & Rogues
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Real Chicken Co.
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
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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
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Check broadband and mobile
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Check flood risk
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Read postcode and area guides
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