BH8 0EJ is a safe, established residential area on Godshill Close, 0.7km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00077621 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GODSHILL CLOSE, BH8 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODSHILL CLOSE, BH8 0EJ.
315
40
£ 48,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 0EJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH8 0EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, 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 0EJ. The average age is 39.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 292,166
Terraced
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 245,133
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 0EJ has low crime rates — 22 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
Muscliff Primary School
Bournemouth School for Girls
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
The Epiphany School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.6 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.8 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.8 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.8 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Five Guys0.8 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- B&M Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Balti Spice0.8 km
- Herbies0.8 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Bento0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Broadway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown3.3 km
- Bournemouth3.3 km
- Christchurch5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hungerford Road0.0 km
- Hungerford Road0.1 km
- Seagrim Road0.2 km
- John Pound House0.2 km
- John Pound House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH80EJ · Data under Open Government Licence