BH8 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Hurstdene Road, 0.5km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00077603 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HURSTDENE ROAD, BH8 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURSTDENE ROAD, BH8 0AL.
483
43
£ 48,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH8 0AL's 67% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £410k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0AL. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,000
14 sales · Mean £ 384,925
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0AL has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Bournemouth School for Girls
Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
The Epiphany School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.9 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.9 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- B&M Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Spice0.9 km
- Herbies0.9 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Susan Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Broadway0.1 km
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.3 km
- Christchurch5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway Tavern0.2 km
- Larksfield Avenue0.2 km
- The Electric Club0.2 km
- Larksfield Avenue0.2 km
- Broadway Tavern0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80AL · Data under Open Government Licence