Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

DRAPER ROAD, BH11 8BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAPER ROAD, BH11 8BE.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH11 8BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH11 8BE has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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

BH11 8BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Draper Road, 0.6km from Kinson in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, down 6.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00077388 (shared with 7 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 BH11 8BE. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

2 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Flat

£ 143,000

1 sales · Mean £ 143,000

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

BH11 8BE has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences111
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft20
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Elm Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.2 km
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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Oak Academy

Requires Improvement454 pupils0.5 km
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LeAF Studio

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good367 pupils0.8 km
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The Bourne Academy

Good958 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsleigh Primary School

Good852 pupils1.1 km
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Kinson Academy

Good212 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Rolled Up0.9 km
  • FOODAHOLICS0.9 km
  • Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pizza Delight0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • T K Maxx0.9 km
  • Hillside Stores1.0 km
  • Kinson Convenience Store1.0 km
  • MFG East Howe Esso1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Shoulder of Mutton0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.4 km
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.3 km
  • Cafe 250.8 km
  • Leaf Studio School0.7 km
  • Cornerstone Church0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome3.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)4.9 km
  • Bournemouth5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mandale Road0.0 km
  • Mandale Road0.1 km
  • Travellers Lane0.1 km
  • Dental Surgery0.1 km
  • Travellers Lane0.1 km