BH8 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Throop Road, 0.2km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH8 0DQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00077607 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THROOP ROAD, BH8 0DQ.
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44
£ 48,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 0DQ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH8 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0DQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Muscliff Primary School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Bournemouth School for Girls
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Epiphany School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.9 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.9 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Five Guys0.8 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Balti Spice0.9 km
- Herbies0.9 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown3.3 km
- Bournemouth3.9 km
- Christchurch4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80DQ · Data under Open Government Licence