Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BROADWAY LANE, BH8 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY LANE, BH8 0AB.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH8 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH8 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Broadway Lane, 0.7km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00077613 (shared with 4 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 BH8 0AB. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 232,000

1 sales · Mean £ 232,000

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

BH8 0AB has low crime rates — 19 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour25
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.0 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils0.7 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils1.0 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.3 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.3 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist1.0 km
  • Lakeland Ltd1.0 km
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • TK Maxx1.0 km
  • Waterstones1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Broadway0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bento0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth3.7 km
  • Pokesdown3.7 km
  • Christchurch5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Throop Post Office0.0 km
  • Throop Post Office0.0 km
  • Muscliffe School0.1 km
  • Muscliff Primary School0.2 km
  • Harbeck Road0.2 km