BH8 8DZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8DZ are sourced from Output Area E00180415 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH8 8DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH8 8DZ.
1,631
22
£ 43,600 /yr
2%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 8DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 22, 68% renting. BH8 8DZ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 8DZ. The average age is 21.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH8 8DZ is above average at 121 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
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Linwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Springbourne Supermarket0.9 km
- Bath Road Service Station0.6 km
- BH1 Stop0.4 km
- Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.5 km
- Global Food Express0.4 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Amarillo Hotel0.6 km
- Bourne Dene Hotel0.7 km
- Carrington House Hotel0.9 km
- Derby Manor Hotel0.8 km
- Ingledene Guest House0.7 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- Bar Republiq0.5 km
- Camel0.5 km
- DNA0.4 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Al's Diner1.0 km
- SukhoThai Restaurant0.9 km
- The Dorset Pantry0.9 km
- Agora Restaurant0.4 km
- Banoffee Patisserie0.4 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Earthling0.4 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- MY Chinese Take-away0.9 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.4 km
- Munchies0.4 km
- Tasty0.5 km
- Sands 2 Ltd0.4 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.3 km
- Pokesdown2.9 km
- Branksome3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cranborne House0.1 km
- Purbeck House0.1 km
- Purbeck House0.1 km
- Cranborne House0.1 km
- Cotlands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH88DZ · Data under Open Government Licence