Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DQ.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH8 0DQ 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH8 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH8 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Throop Road, 0.2km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For families considering a move, BH8 0DQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00077607 (shared with 14 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 0DQ. 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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

BH8 0DQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.8 km
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth

Outstanding401 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils1.2 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.3 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.7 km
  • Bradpole Road Post Office0.9 km
  • Castle Convenience Ltd0.9 km
  • Castle Lane Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Five Guys0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Balti Spice0.9 km
  • Herbies0.9 km
  • Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown3.3 km
  • Bournemouth3.9 km
  • Christchurch4.6 km