Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

FERRIS PLACE, BH8 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRIS PLACE, BH8 0AU.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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6/10
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8/10
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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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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BH8 0AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £425k 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 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ferris Place, 0.6km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For serious buyers, BH8 0AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00077626 (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 BH8 0AU. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 389,000

2 sales · Mean £ 389,000

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

BH8 0AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime11
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils0.3 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils0.6 km
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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.7 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.8 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils0.8 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils0.8 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.5 km
  • Bradpole Road Post Office0.7 km
  • Castle Convenience Ltd0.6 km
  • Castle Lane Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • B&M Store0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Balti Spice0.6 km
  • Herbies0.7 km
  • Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Susan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Broadway0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth3.1 km
  • Pokesdown3.1 km
  • Christchurch5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • Bournemouth School For Girls0.2 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • East Way0.3 km
  • Hungerford Road0.3 km