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BH8 8EH

Holdenhurst Road

Bournemouth Central

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Detailed insights for BH8 8EH

Overview

Postcode BH8 8EH 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 East Cliff area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 398.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Cliff is £45,427 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Horseshoe Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
398
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

East Cliff has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

East Cliff has a very high crime rate, with approximately 398.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in East Cliff is £45,427 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH8 8EH.

Flood risk

No risk

East Cliff near BH8 8EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH8 8EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH8 8EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHorseshoe CommonMediumWalking directions to Horseshoe Common
0.4 miKnyveton GardensSmallWalking directions to Knyveton Gardens

Area Profile

Population
592
Population density
5,770 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
205.78(+1280%)
Violence and sexual offences
175.88(+427%)
Public order
38.37(+487%)
Other theft
38.37(+582%)
Drugs
34.88(+1717%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
48.14%
Other White
126
21.28%
African
45
7.6%
Other Asian
30
5.07%
Indian
26
4.39%
Total population: 592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
238
40.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
232
39.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
9.12%
No qualifications
24
4.13%
Other
14
2.41%
Total 16+ residents: 581

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
151
87.28%
Owns outright
8
4.62%
Owns with a mortgage
8
4.62%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.31%
Other social rented
2
1.16%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Bournemouth Central

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £250K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Bournemouth Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournemouth Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£752,500£326
Semi-Detached2£575,000£426
Terraced3£252,000£342
Flats122£198,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournemouth Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£775,000£200,000£295,000
2017£590,000£175,000£308,750
2018£525,000£175,000£380,000
2019£627,500£170,000£327,750
2020£483,750£184,000£325,000
2021£737,500£208,275£327,500
2022£537,500£210,000£300,000
2023£675,000£210,000£430,000
2024£845,000£215,000£440,000
2025£755,000£200,000£252,000
2026£345,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.
YearDetachedFlatsTerraced
2016£282£305
2017£308£286£322
2018£308£299£324
2019£295£284£299
2020£323£278£324
2021£409£279£313
2022£473£325£332
2023£371£304£357
2024£344£294£368
2025£365£282£342
2026£263£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournemouth Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournemouth Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 8EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 8EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Flat, 1, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EHOtherFreehold£455,000
24 Mar 2026Flat 1, 2, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8ADFlatsLeasehold£230,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 5, 4, Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1SDFlatsLeasehold£140,000
19 Aug 2025Flat H, Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3JPFlatsLeasehold£82,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 15, Lansdowne House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3JRFlatsLeasehold£157,500

Schools

In the BH8 8EH postcode area, located within East Cliff, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH8 8EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMalmesbury Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBethany Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 8EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH8 8EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLansdowne Convenience StoreHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8EWWalking directions to Lansdowne Convenience Store
0 miElitoriaHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8AAWalking directions to Elitoria
0.1 miPolski SklepLansdowne Lane, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1RZWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.1 miSeoul PlazaHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8GWWalking directions to Seoul Plaza
0.1 mi7 Days Mini MarketOld Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 1JZWalking directions to 7 Days Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BH8 8EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Allen

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jamie Paul Martin

Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Toale

Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth WestE14001116
WardBournemouth CentralE05012653
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East CliffE02003192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 041FE01034278
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH8 8EH

Is BH8 8EH (East Cliff) safe?

The area around BH8 8EH records about 398 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BH8 8EH?

The median sale price around BH8 8EH in East Cliff is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH8 8EH?

There are 5 schools close to BH8 8EH, including Kings Bournemouth (Good), Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good) and Bethany Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH8 8EH?

The closest station to BH8 8EH is Bournemouth, about 504 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH8 8EH?

BH8 8EH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH8 8EH (East Cliff) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH8 8EH is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hazel Allen (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jamie Paul Martin (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.