Postcode BH8 8HG 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.1 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.
Central Bournemouth has a low 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 101 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from BH8 8HG.
Central Bournemouth near BH8 8HG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
| 0.3 mi | Knyveton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Knyveton Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £752,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £575,000 | £426 |
| Terraced | 3 | £252,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 122 | £198,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 8HG.
In the BH8 8HG postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | St Paul's Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8FT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Cali Convenience | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8AQ | Walking directions to Cali Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 3RJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | OXXO | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8AQ | Walking directions to OXXO |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH8 8HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Allen
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jamie Paul Martin
Bournemouth Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH8 8HG records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH8 8HG in Central Bournemouth is £202,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BH8 8HG, including Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good), Kings Bournemouth (Good) and Bethany Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH8 8HG is Bournemouth, about 211 m away.
BH8 8HG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH8 8HG 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).
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.