Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DUDSBURY ROAD, BH22 8RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDSBURY ROAD, BH22 8RA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

273

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH22 8RA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH22 8RA's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £870k 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 20.3% year-on-year.

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

BH22 8RA is a sought-after residential area on Dudsbury Road, 0.8km from West Parley in West Parley. Administratively it sits within West Parley ward and the Christchurch constituency.

For serious buyers, BH22 8RA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 £870k, up 20.3% 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 BH22 8RA are sourced from Output Area E00103388 (shared with 10 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 BH22 8RA. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 712,500

10 sales · Mean £ 738,000

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

BH22 8RA has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft4
Public order1
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Parley First School

Good314 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Horns Inn0.8 km
  • The Owls Nest0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bamboo Chinese Takeway0.5 km
  • Herbies Fish & Chips1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth7.1 km
  • Branksome7.2 km
  • Pokesdown7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapelgate Garage0.1 km
  • Chapelgate Garage0.2 km
  • Glenmoor Road End0.2 km
  • Glenmoor Road End0.2 km
  • Ellesfield Road0.3 km