Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

VERNEY ROAD, BH11 8BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNEY ROAD, BH11 8BZ.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH11 8BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 44, BH11 8BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BH11 8BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Verney Road, 0.2km from Turbary Common in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00077407 (shared with 10 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 8BZ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

BH11 8BZ has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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The Bourne Academy

Good958 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsleigh Primary School

Good852 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Academy

Outstanding452 pupils1.0 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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Talbot Primary School

Good595 pupils1.1 km
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Langside School

Good26 pupils1.2 km
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Oak Academy

Requires Improvement454 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Canford Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Wallisdown News and Off License0.8 km
  • Hillside Stores0.8 km
  • Kinson Convenience Store0.6 km
  • MFG East Howe Esso0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wallisdown Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Talbot Rise Club0.5 km
  • Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.9 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Wallisdown Liberal Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • La Stalla Wallisdown0.9 km
  • Like Mum Makes0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz0.3 km
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.4 km
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Heart of India0.9 km
  • Kengs Garden0.9 km
  • Wok 4 Go0.8 km
  • FOODAHOLICS0.8 km
  • Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • ZABKA Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome3.1 km
  • Bournemouth4.4 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Verney Road0.1 km
  • Verney Road0.1 km
  • Fernheath Road0.1 km
  • Fernheath Road0.2 km
  • Turbary Park Centre0.2 km