Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ELGIN ROAD, BH14 8QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN ROAD, BH14 8QU.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /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: BH14 8QU 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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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH14 8QU's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

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

BH14 8QU is a sought-after residential area on Elgin Road, 0.5km from Parkstone in Poole. Administratively it sits within Penn Hill ward and the Poole constituency.

For serious buyers, BH14 8QU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, up 6.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BH14 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00078178 (shared with 27 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 BH14 8QU. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

3 sales · Mean £ 600,833

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

BH14 8QU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime7
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School

Good718 pupils0.7 km
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Lilliput Church of England Infant School

Outstanding353 pupils0.9 km
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Courthill Infant School

Good358 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Parkstone Golf Club0.8 km
  • East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club0.8 km
  • Rockets and Rascals0.7 km
  • Salterns Cabin0.8 km
  • Koh Thai0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • TJ's Fish and Chips0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lilliput Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Blakes Domestic Stores0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Webster Family Butchers Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lilliput Service Station0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Avocet0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parkstone (Dorset)1.0 km
  • Branksome2.3 km
  • Poole2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jennings Road0.2 km
  • Conifer Avenue0.2 km
  • Conifer Avenue0.2 km
  • Jennings Road0.2 km
  • Parkstone Cemetery0.4 km