Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BARROWGATE WAY, BH8 0HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROWGATE WAY, BH8 0HD.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BH8 0HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 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 5.5% year-on-year.

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

BH8 0HD is a safe, established residential area on Barrowgate Way, 0.6km from Throop in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For families considering a move, BH8 0HD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00077613 (shared with 4 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 0HD. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Detached

£ 287,800

3 sales · Mean £ 306,600

Terraced

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 334,375

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

BH8 0HD has low crime rates — 17 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Muscliff Primary School

Good623 pupils0.2 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils0.9 km
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The Epiphany School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.3 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.8 km
  • Lakeland Ltd0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • TK Maxx0.8 km
  • Waterstones0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.4 km
  • The Broadway0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bento0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown3.5 km
  • Bournemouth3.6 km
  • Christchurch5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Throop Post Office0.2 km
  • Throop Post Office0.2 km
  • Hungerford Road0.2 km
  • Harbeck Road0.2 km
  • Harbeck Road0.2 km