BH8 8SZ is a safe, established residential area on Ibsley Close, 0.5km from Springbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH8 8SZ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8SZ are sourced from Output Area E00077487 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IBSLEY CLOSE, BH8 8SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IBSLEY CLOSE, BH8 8SZ.
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£ 47,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH8 8SZ — age 33, 64% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8SZ. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 8SZ 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.
school Local Schools
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Linwood School
King's Park Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Down the Hatch0.2 km
- Guven Express Ltd0.4 km
- Park Garage - Shell0.2 km
- Springbourne Supermarket0.6 km
- Best One Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ingledene Guest House0.9 km
- Kantara Guest House0.9 km
- Sunrose Guest House0.9 km
- Pinewood Guest House0.8 km
- Hamilton Hall0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Avon Social Club0.0 km
- Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.3 km
- Cricketers Arms0.6 km
- The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)0.4 km
- The Lions Head and Alt0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Al's Diner0.5 km
- Bella Bean0.2 km
- Bucegi0.4 km
- SukhoThai Restaurant0.6 km
- The Dorset Pantry0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Makkah Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- MY Chinese Take-away0.6 km
- Pamir BBQ Express0.4 km
- Paprika0.4 km
- The Galley Fish and Chip Shop0.4 km
- The Taste of China0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.1 km
- Pokesdown1.9 km
- Branksome4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gilbert Road0.1 km
- Gilbert Road0.2 km
- Capstone Place0.3 km
- Springbourne Library0.3 km
- St Marys Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH88SZ · Data under Open Government Licence