Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CRAIGMOOR CLOSE, BH8 9LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIGMOOR CLOSE, BH8 9LU.

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

294

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH8 9LU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH8 9LU's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BH8 9LU is a safe, established residential area on Craigmoor Close, 0.6km from Strouden in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For serious buyers, BH8 9LU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 9LU are sourced from Output Area E00077545 (shared with 8 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 9LU. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 505,000

2 sales · Mean £ 505,000

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

BH8 9LU has low crime rates — 32 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Jewell Academy Bournemouth

Outstanding401 pupils0.6 km
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Good1184 pupils1.0 km
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy

Inadequate655 pupils1.2 km
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Tregonwell Academy

Outstanding133 pupils1.2 km
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Avonbourne Girls Academy

Good916 pupils1.2 km
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Avonwood Primary School

570 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth School for Girls

Outstanding1197 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.8 km
  • Bradpole Road Post Office0.6 km
  • Castle Convenience Ltd0.6 km
  • Castle Lane Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Get Iced0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cooper Dean Harvester0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Five Guys0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • B&M Store0.8 km
  • Budgens @ Spur End Service Station0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Balti Spice0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Spur End Service Station0.7 km
  • Herbies0.6 km
  • Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pokesdown2.0 km
  • Bournemouth3.1 km
  • Christchurch3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mount Pleasant Drive0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Drive0.2 km
  • Ibbertson Road0.3 km
  • Ibbertson Road0.3 km
  • Cooper Dean0.3 km