Postcode BH8 8LH 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 low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Horseshoe Common.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 155 ft away from BH8 8LH.
Central Bournemouth near BH8 8LH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Horseshoe Common | Medium | Walking directions to Horseshoe Common |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) in East Cliff & Springbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £472,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £305,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 23 | £262,500 | £314 |
| Flats | 116 | £190,000 | £293 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £469,975 | £174,000 | £241,000 | £207,000 |
| 2017 | £353,500 | £175,000 | £238,000 | £229,950 |
| 2018 | £355,000 | £175,000 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £381,000 | £167,750 | £246,000 | £238,000 |
| 2020 | £385,500 | £195,000 | £277,500 | £238,000 |
| 2021 | £509,000 | £190,250 | £275,000 | £261,750 |
| 2022 | £406,000 | £203,000 | £303,500 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £466,220 | £211,000 | £287,000 | £288,000 |
| 2024 | £605,000 | £210,000 | £290,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £407,500 | £190,500 | £310,000 | £272,500 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £194,000 | £295,000 | £216,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £266 | £237 | £260 |
| 2017 | £253 | £284 | £264 | £244 |
| 2018 | £275 | £269 | £259 | £254 |
| 2019 | £265 | £280 | £250 | £254 |
| 2020 | £276 | £284 | £285 | £272 |
| 2021 | £268 | £291 | £307 | £279 |
| 2022 | £265 | £320 | £325 | £325 |
| 2023 | £360 | £322 | £303 | £325 |
| 2024 | £324 | £315 | £364 | £342 |
| 2025 | £341 | £293 | £299 | £322 |
| 2026 | £340 | £274 | £360 | £246 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 8LH.
In the BH8 8LH 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 8LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | St Paul's Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Stewart Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Metro Market | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Metro Market |
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 8LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sara Louise Armstrong
East Cliff & Springbourne - Elected 29 Jun 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH8 8LH records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8LH in Central Bournemouth is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BH8 8LH, including Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good), Kings Bournemouth (Good) and St Martin's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH8 8LH is Bournemouth, about 384 m away.
BH8 8LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH8 8LH is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sara Louise Armstrong (Green 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.