Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WILLOW MEAD, BH8 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW MEAD, BH8 0AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

249

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH8 0AF — age 51, 85% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k 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 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Willow Mead, 0.2km from Muccleshell in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For serious buyers, BH8 0AF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00077627 (shared with 9 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 0AF. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 437,500

8 sales · Mean £ 414,375

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

BH8 0AF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.5 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Sweet Suite0.7 km
  • Falafel Express0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown3.9 km
  • Bournemouth4.1 km
  • Christchurch5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Throop Church0.1 km
  • Throop Post Office0.4 km
  • Throop Post Office0.5 km