Postcode BH8 8DS is located in an urban city, within the Bournemouth Central ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region , and forms part of the Central Bournemouth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Bournemouth is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Horseshoe Common.
Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Bournemouth is £43,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from BH8 8DS.
Central Bournemouth near BH8 8DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £995,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £845,000 |
| Flats | 136 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £410,000 |
10 years price trend in Bournemouth Central
In the BH8 8DS postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.