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.
ELGIN ROAD, BH14 8QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGIN ROAD, BH14 8QU.
258
52
£ 54,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Courthill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- TJ's Fish and Chips0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lilliput Pharmacy0.7 km
- Blakes Domestic Stores0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Webster Family Butchers Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lilliput Service Station0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BH148QU · Data under Open Government Licence