Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

DRAPER ROAD, BH11 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAPER ROAD, BH11 8BD.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH11 8BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, BH11 8BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH11 8BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Draper Road, 0.5km from Kinson in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00077388 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8BD. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

Semi-Detached

£ 209,500

1 sales · Mean £ 209,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH11 8BD is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order21
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Elm Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.1 km
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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Oak Academy

Requires Improvement454 pupils0.5 km
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LeAF Studio

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good367 pupils0.7 km
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The Bourne Academy

Good958 pupils1.0 km
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Kinson Academy

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsleigh Primary School

Good852 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Rolled Up1.0 km
  • FOODAHOLICS0.9 km
  • Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pizza Delight1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • T K Maxx1.0 km
  • Hillside Stores0.9 km
  • Kinson Convenience Store0.9 km
  • MFG East Howe Esso0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Shoulder of Mutton0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.4 km
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.3 km
  • Cafe 250.9 km
  • Leaf Studio School0.8 km
  • Cornerstone Church0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome3.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)4.9 km
  • Bournemouth5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Travellers Lane0.0 km
  • Travellers Lane0.1 km
  • April Close0.1 km
  • April Close0.1 km
  • Mandale Road0.1 km