Postcode BH8 8FW is located in an urban city, within the East Cliff & Springbourne ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Bournemouth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central Bournemouth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bournemouth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH8 8FW.
Central Bournemouth near BH8 8FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in East Cliff & Springbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £830,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 128 | £190,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £311,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Cliff & Springbourne
In the BH8 8FW postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 8FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Stewart Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Centre | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8US | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Golden Supermarket | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8US | Walking directions to Golden Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Metro Market | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Metro Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.