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About

Charminster is a residential suburb of Bournemouth in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary area, lying just north‑east of the town centre between Winton and Moordown. The street pattern changes from terraced housing close to the shopping parade to larger semi‑detached houses on the outer streets, with small front gardens and short back lanes characteristic of late 19th and early 20th century development. Local community facilities include primary schools, places of worship and health clinics that serve nearby neighbourhoods.

The area is centred on Charminster Road, a compact high street of independent shops, specialist grocers and a long run of restaurants and takeaways that reflect several culinary traditions. There are pubs, a few small convenience stores and services such as hairdressers and estate agents. Frequent bus services link Charminster with Bournemouth town centre, the university precinct and other parts of the conurbation, making the parade and surrounding streets a practical base for everyday needs and short journeys.

Area overview

On average Charminster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year. There are 3 schools in Charminster: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Charminster is home to around 8,098 people, with a population density of about 6,655.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charminster Population
8,098
Population density
6,655.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.18(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.35(+50%)
Vehicle crime
10.25(+253%)
Other theft
7.41(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,328
65.79%
Other White
1,179
14.56%
Other
270
3.33%
Other Asian
221
2.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
152
1.88%
Total population: 8,099

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,480
36.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,681
24.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
823
12.11%
No qualifications
822
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
489
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,797

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,466
45.16%
Owns with a mortgage
936
28.84%
Owns outright
611
18.82%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.87%
Other social rented
87
2.68%
Total households: 3,246

Property prices in Charminster

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Charminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,750 up to £1,440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charminster in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£462,000
Flats50£199,500
Semi-Detached22£325,000

10 years median price trend in Charminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charminster.

All postcodes in Charminster

BH89DZ

Howard Road

BH91DA

Truscott Avenue

BH91ER

Somerley Road

BH91BY

Fitzharris Avenue

BH91HJ

Hankinson Road

BH88TR

Richmond Park Road

BH91DF

Heron Court Road

BH37AG

Meyrick Park Crescent

BH91EY

Somerley Road

BH88FR

Richmond Park Road

BH37JU

Fortescue Road

BH88NS

Lowther Road

BH88QJ

St Leonards Road

BH88PU

Malmesbury Park Road

BH88PX

Malmesbury Park Road

BH88GE

Richmond Park Road

BH91AL

Alma Road

BH91AE

Alma Road

BH37JY

Gerald Road

BH88RE

Shelbourne Road

BH88SW

Chatsworth Road

BH88SJ

Charminster Road

BH88UA

Richmond Park Road

BH91AJ

Alma Road

BH88PT

Richmond Park Road

BH88RB

Shelbourne Road

BH88RT

Capstone Road

BH88NN

Lowther Road

BH37LB

Belvedere Road

BH89DG

Richmond Wood Road

BH91EW

Somerley Road

BH89DH

Richmond Wood Road

BH88UP

Queen's Park

BH88UB

Richmond Park Road

BH91AQ

Alma Road

BH91AD

Alma Road

BH37AD

Wimborne Road

BH37LE

Kings Road

BH91DD

Leamington Road

BH89QG

Charminster Road

BH88UF

Charminster Road

BH88TJ

Richmond Park Road

BH37BJ

Talbot & Branksome Woods

BH88UR

Charminster Road

BH91BZ

Fitzharris Avenue

BH37AE

Wimborne Road

BH88PP

Malmesbury Park Road

BH37LA

Belvedere Road

BH37AA

Wimborne Road

BH88QB

Nortoft Road

BH88UU

Charminster Road

BH37NB

Stokewood Road

BH88PZ

Nortoft Road

BH91DL

Maxwell Road

BH88TD

Richmond Park Road

BH88QA

Nortoft Road

BH88RZ

Capstone Road

BH37AZ

Dunbar Road

BH88JX

Portchester Road

BH91BX

Fitzharris Avenue

BH37LD

Kings Road

BH91DG

Heron Court Road

BH88UE

Charminster Road

BH91DB

Truscott Avenue

BH91BS

Bingham Road

BH91AG

Alma Road

BH37AF

Rushton Crescent

BH89RL

Charminster Road

BH88JL

Wellington Road

BH91ES

Somerley Road

BH37LG

Heron Court Road

BH88QH

St Leonards Road

BH88QG

Bennett Road

BH88NP

Lowther Road

BH88PB

Stewart Road

BH88UL

Queen's Park

BH88LA

Portchester Road

BH88QR

Richmond Mews

BH88RX

Capstone Road

BH37JT

Fortescue Road

BH88UN

Charminster Road

BH91HY

Markham Road

BH89DP

Richmond Park Avenue

BH37LJ

Heron Court Road

BH88PR

Malmesbury Park Road

BH89RW

Charminster Road

BH88TP

Richmond Park Road

BH88DF

Richmond Park Road

BH37AQ

Meyrick Park Crescent

BH37LU

St Lukes Road

BH88US

Charminster Road

BH91DE

Heron Court Road

BH88SP

Orcheston Road

BH37LF

Windermere Road

BH88SA

Capstone Road

BH37JZ

Gerald Road

BH88RS

Richmond Park Road

BH37LL

Heron Court Road

BH88UT

Charminster Road

BH88SN

Chatsworth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.