Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

FERRIS AVENUE, BH8 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRIS AVENUE, BH8 0AP.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BH8 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £437k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH8 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ferris Avenue, 0.5km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For serious buyers, BH8 0AP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00077626 (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 BH8 0AP. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

4 sales · Mean £ 386,875

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

BH8 0AP has low crime rates — 32 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson12
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils0.3 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils0.6 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils0.7 km
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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.7 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.6 km
  • Bradpole Road Post Office0.8 km
  • Castle Convenience Ltd0.7 km
  • Castle Lane Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.6 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Five Guys0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • B&M Store0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Balti Spice0.7 km
  • Herbies0.8 km
  • Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Bento0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.4 km
  • The Broadway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth3.0 km
  • Pokesdown3.1 km
  • Christchurch5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Road0.1 km
  • Bournemouth School For Girls0.1 km
  • Mill Road0.1 km
  • East Way0.3 km
  • Bournemouth School for Girls0.3 km