BH8 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Chesildene Drive, 0.8km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH8 0BG represents 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00077603 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESILDENE DRIVE, BH8 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESILDENE DRIVE, BH8 0BG.
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
BH8 0BG is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £357k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0BG. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 387,500
1 sales · Mean £ 387,500
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Semi-Detached
£ 272,250
2 sales · Mean £ 272,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0BG has low crime rates — 26 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
The Epiphany School
Bournemouth School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd1.0 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- TK Maxx0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Turkish Grill0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Balti Spice1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Susan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- West Way Fisheries0.8 km
- NAZ Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Broadway0.3 km
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth3.3 km
- Pokesdown3.4 km
- Christchurch5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Seagrim Road0.0 km
- Seagrim Road0.1 km
- Larksfield Avenue0.1 km
- Harbeck Road0.2 km
- Hungerford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80BG · Data under Open Government Licence