BH8 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Chesildene Avenue, 0.7km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH8 0AZ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 65.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00077625 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESILDENE AVENUE, BH8 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESILDENE AVENUE, BH8 0AZ.
302
43
£ 48,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 0AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH8 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 72% 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. Property prices are trending up 65.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 0AZ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 428,250
2 sales · Mean £ 428,250
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
3 sales · Mean £ 256,166
Terraced
£ 252,000
13 sales · Mean £ 249,861
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0AZ has low crime rates — 23 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
Muscliff Primary School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
The Epiphany School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.5 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.7 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.7 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.7 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Five Guys0.7 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- B&M Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Balti Spice0.7 km
- Herbies0.7 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Susan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Broadway0.3 km
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.1 km
- Christchurch5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hungerford Road0.2 km
- Mill Road0.3 km
- Bournemouth School For Girls0.3 km
- Mill Road0.3 km
- Hungerford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80AZ · Data under Open Government Licence