Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DL.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH8 0DL 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH8 0DL combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£975k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BH8 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Throop Road, 0.4km from Throop 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 0DL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00077607 (shared with 14 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 0DL. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 975,000

1 sales · Mean £ 975,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BH8 0DL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils1.0 km
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth

Outstanding401 pupils1.1 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils1.4 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.8 km
  • Bradpole Road Post Office1.0 km
  • Castle Lane Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Get Iced1.0 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Herbies1.0 km
  • Shang Pin Chinese Take Away1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown3.3 km
  • Bournemouth4.0 km
  • Christchurch4.5 km