Postcode BH8 8LJ 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 60.4 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 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 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH8 8LJ.
Central Bournemouth near BH8 8LJ 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 |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 22 | £392,500 |
| Flats | 136 | £197,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £273,500 |
10 year median price trend in East Cliff & Springbourne
In the BH8 8LJ 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 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Stewart Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 | 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.