28,262TOTAL POPULATION
12,043HOUSEHOLDS
4.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BH8 POSTCODE REGION

Bournemouth (BH8)

The BH8 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 897 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the BH8 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Bournemouth Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in BH8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BH8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


BH8 postcode is located within the Bournemouth district in the UK, located in the south-west of the country along the English Channel. It is home to around 6,000 people and is close to Poole and Christchurch. It is a popular area for students and young professionals, with University of Bournemouth just one of its educational hubs.

The postcode has a modern cosmopolitan feel, and there are many bars, clubs, and shopping establishments. The majority of the BH8 postcode area is residential, with mostly terraced housing, but there are also many developments like retail parks and office complexes.

The area has easy access to the beach, and excellent connections to the rest of the UK, with major roads such as the M27, M3, and A35 easily accessible. The Bournemouth International centre is also within easy reach.

BH8 is home to some of Dorset's most popular cultural attractions such as the Bournemouth Natural Science Society, the Pavilion Theatre and Gardens, the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, and Oceanarium. There are also plenty of libraries in the area, including Library House, The Old School Library, and the Post Office Library.

In terms of leisure activities, there are many cycling routes, as well as boating and fishing in the Poole and Christchurch harbour. There is also plenty of green space, including King's Park, Shelley Park, and Victoria Park, all of which are easily accessible.

The postcode certainly offers a great deal of amenities, from restaurants and cafes to art galleries and museums. Its close proximity to the beach as well as its range of activities make it the perfect destination for a weekend away, or even a longer stay.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in BH8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 21%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 80%WHITE
  • 20%NON-WHITE

80% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BH8Dorset

Dorset

The county of Dorset

BH8 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.

Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.

Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Dorset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBH8
Postal TownBournemouth
MSOA NameBournemouth 004
LSOA NameBournemouth 004B
CountyDorset
RegionDorset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBournemouth
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BH8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BH8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Charminster
Holdenhurst
Hurn
Littledown
Mill Throop
Moordown
Muscliff
Strouden
West Hurn
Browse Postcodes in BH8

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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