Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CAREYS ROAD, BH8 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREYS ROAD, BH8 0DT.

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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 0DT 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

No single demographic signal dominates BH8 0DT — age 44, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BH8 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Careys Road, 0.3km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For families considering a move, BH8 0DT represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0DT 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 0DT. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

BH8 0DT has low crime rates — 18 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary8
Other theft7
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.3 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils1.0 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.5 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.5 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.7 km
  • Castle Convenience Ltd1.0 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.7 km
  • TK Maxx0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Five Guys1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Balti Spice1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Bento0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Broadway0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown3.5 km
  • Bournemouth3.7 km
  • Christchurch5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Throop Post Office0.3 km
  • Throop Post Office0.3 km
  • Hungerford Road0.3 km
  • Throop Church0.3 km
  • John Pound House0.4 km