BH8 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Damerham Road, 0.6km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00077623 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMERHAM ROAD, BH8 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMERHAM ROAD, BH8 0BX.
505
36
£ 48,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 0BX 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.
Area Character
BH8 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0BX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 252,000
4 sales · Mean £ 261,000
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0BX has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth School for Girls
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
The Epiphany School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.4 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.6 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.6 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.6 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Five Guys0.6 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- B&M Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Balti Spice0.6 km
- Herbies0.6 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Bento0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Broadway0.6 km
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown3.1 km
- Bournemouth3.3 km
- Christchurch4.8 km
Bus Stops
- John Pound House0.0 km
- John Pound House0.1 km
- Setley Gardens0.2 km
- Setley Gardens0.2 km
- Hungerford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80BX · Data under Open Government Licence