BH8 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Careys Road, 0.3km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH8 0DT represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00077607 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAREYS ROAD, BH8 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREYS ROAD, BH8 0DT.
407
44
£ 48,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 0DT 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH8 0DT — age 44, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0DT. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0DT has low crime rates — 18 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
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd1.0 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- TK Maxx0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Five Guys1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Balti Spice1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bento0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Broadway0.8 km
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown3.5 km
- Bournemouth3.7 km
- Christchurch5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Throop Post Office0.3 km
- Throop Post Office0.3 km
- Hungerford Road0.3 km
- Throop Church0.3 km
- John Pound House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80DT · Data under Open Government Licence