Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WILKINS GARDENS, BH8 8DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILKINS GARDENS, BH8 8DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

464

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH8 8DJ 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH8 8DJ — age 34, 40% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 34.6% year-on-year.

home £315,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH8 8DJ is a safe, established residential area on Wilkins Gardens, 0.5km from Springbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

Within the BH8 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 34.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00077479 (shared with 7 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 8DJ. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

10 sales · Mean £ 288,345

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

BH8 8DJ has low crime rates — 40 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour84
Vehicle crime47
Other theft41
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils0.4 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils0.7 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.9 km
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King's Park Academy

Good677 pupils1.3 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • BH1 Project - Boscombe0.9 km
  • Richmond Park Church0.9 km
  • Al's Diner0.2 km
  • Bella Bean0.4 km
  • Bucegi0.2 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Down the Hatch0.4 km
  • Guven Express Ltd0.2 km
  • Park Garage - Shell0.4 km
  • Springbourne Supermarket0.3 km
  • Best One Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Amarillo Hotel0.8 km
  • Carrington House Hotel0.9 km
  • Derby Manor Hotel1.0 km
  • Ingledene Guest House0.7 km
  • Kantara Guest House0.7 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Avon Social Club0.3 km
  • Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.5 km
  • The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)0.2 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • MY Chinese Take-away0.3 km
  • Pamir BBQ Express0.2 km
  • Paprika0.3 km
  • The Galley Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
  • The Taste of China0.2 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth0.8 km
  • Pokesdown2.2 km
  • Branksome4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • Capstone Road0.2 km
  • Capstone Road0.2 km
  • Stewart Close0.2 km