Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CHESILBOURNE GROVE, BH8 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESILBOURNE GROVE, BH8 0BA.

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Population

505

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Avg Age

36

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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: BH8 0BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH8 0BA — age 36, 49% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £467k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.

home £467,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

Within the BH8 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £467k, up 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00077623 (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 0BA. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

9 sales · Mean £ 432,500

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

BH8 0BA 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.5 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils0.6 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils0.8 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.0 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.5 km
  • Bradpole Road Post Office0.8 km
  • Castle Convenience Ltd0.7 km
  • Castle Lane Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Five Guys0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • B&M Store0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Balti Spice0.7 km
  • Herbies0.8 km
  • Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Bento0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown3.2 km
  • Bournemouth3.3 km
  • Christchurch5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hungerford Road0.1 km
  • Hungerford Road0.2 km
  • John Pound House0.2 km
  • John Pound House0.2 km
  • Seagrim Road0.3 km