Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, England
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BH7 7JE postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 71.7%. 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 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £461,250Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 71.7%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 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 71.7%, with 71.7% 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
6 within 400mBH7 7JE links 6 transport stops within 400m and 24 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Littledown Centre (BCT) at about 202m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
54 within 1200mBH7 7JE currently links 54 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 23 personal services, 17 food and drink, 6 grocery. The closest mapped place is Budgens at about 419m. 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 7JE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
10 nearby school rows10 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BH7 7JE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 15BH7 7JE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 15 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 282, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 42 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£461,250
Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BH7 7JE, 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
Personal services
23 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by beauty (13), hairdresser (10).
Amenity group
Food and drink
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (9), restaurant (6), cafe (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2), bar (1).
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.
Grocery
Budgens
Convenience at 771, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth.
Fuel
Esso Spur End (Esso)
Fuel Station at 771, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth.
Food and drink
Burger King
Fast Food at 741-743, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth.
Food and drink
Toby Carvery
Restaurant at Castle Lane East.
Food and drink
Harvester Cooper Dean (Harvester)
Restaurant at Castle Lane West, Bournemouth.
Food and drink
Starbucks
Cafe at Deansleigh Road.
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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