BH8 0AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ferris Close, 0.5km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH8, BH8 0AT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00077626 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERRIS CLOSE, BH8 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRIS CLOSE, BH8 0AT.
283
51
£ 48,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BH8 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0AT. 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
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
£ 395,000
4 sales · Mean £ 381,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0AT has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Bournemouth School for Girls
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Muscliff Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
The Epiphany School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.6 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.7 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.7 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.7 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Five Guys0.8 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- B&M Store0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Balti Spice0.7 km
- Herbies0.7 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Bento0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth2.9 km
- Pokesdown3.0 km
- Christchurch5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Bournemouth School For Girls0.1 km
- Mill Road0.1 km
- East Way0.2 km
- Bournemouth School for Girls0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80AT · Data under Open Government Licence