BH8 9PE is a mixed residential area on Mallard Road, 0.1km from Strouden Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH8 9PE is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 9PE are sourced from Output Area E00077566 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALLARD ROAD, BH8 9PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALLARD ROAD, BH8 9PE.
320
40
£ 41,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 9PE 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
BH8 9PE has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 9PE. The average age is 40.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH8 9PE is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School for Girls
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Muscliff Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.5 km
- Bradpole Road Post Office0.4 km
- Castle Convenience Ltd0.3 km
- Castle Lane Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lakeland Ltd0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Costa @ Next Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Five Guys0.4 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- B&M Store0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Balti Spice0.3 km
- Herbies0.4 km
- Shang Pin Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Bento0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Broadway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown2.4 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Christchurch4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mallard Road0.2 km
- Castlepoint0.3 km
- Castlepoint0.3 km
- Castlepoint0.3 km
- Castlepoint0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH89PE · Data under Open Government Licence