BH8 0AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00077603 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH8 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH8 0AX.
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 0AX's 67% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0AX. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0AX 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
Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Epiphany School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd1.0 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- Turkish Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- B&M Store1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Balti Spice1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bento0.2 km
- Noor Takeaway0.9 km
- Susan Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.1 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth3.2 km
- Pokesdown3.4 km
- Christchurch5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Larksfield Avenue0.1 km
- Larksfield Avenue0.1 km
- Seagrim Road0.1 km
- Seagrim Road0.1 km
- The Electric Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80AX · Data under Open Government Licence