BH8 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Throop Road, 0.4km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH8, BH8 0DL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00077607 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DL.
407
44
£ 48,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH8 0DL combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£975k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0DL. The average age is 44.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 975,000
1 sales · Mean £ 975,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BH8 0DL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Muscliff Primary School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Bournemouth School for Girls
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office1.0 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy1.0 km
- Get Iced1.0 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Herbies1.0 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown3.3 km
- Bournemouth4.0 km
- Christchurch4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80DL · Data under Open Government Licence