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BH8 8LZ

Ascham Road

East Cliff & Springbourne

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Detailed insights for BH8 8LZ

Overview

Postcode BH8 8LZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Knyveton Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Central Bournemouth has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.8%

Approximately 31.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Bournemouth is £43,881 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from BH8 8LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bournemouth near BH8 8LZ 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 8LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH8 8LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKnyveton GardensSmallWalking directions to Knyveton Gardens

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
5,171.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.25(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.16(-25%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-30%)
Drugs
4.06(+111%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
72.28%
Other White
47
11.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.48%
Other
10
2.48%
Chinese
8
1.98%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
34.17%
No qualifications
70
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
38.38%
Social rents from council
48
24.24%
Owns with a mortgage
30
15.15%
Owns outright
28
14.14%
Other social rented
15
7.58%
Total households: 198

Property prices in East Cliff & Springbourne

Median price£228,000
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £285K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Cliff & Springbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£472,000£341
Semi-Detached18£305,000£311
Terraced23£262,500£314
Flats116£190,000£293

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Cliff & Springbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cliff & Springbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cliff & Springbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Cliff & Springbourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Cliff & Springbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Cliff & Springbourne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 8LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 8LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202611, Bennett Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Dec 20255, Gilbert Court, 20 - 22, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8NGFlatsLeasehold£180,000
14 Aug 202528, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8NGDetachedFreehold£665,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 10, 16, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8NGFlatsLeasehold£164,000
06 Jun 20253, Gilbert Court, 20 - 22, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8NGFlatsLeasehold£227,500

Schools

In the BH8 8LZ postcode area, located within Central Bournemouth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH8 8LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMalmesbury Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCambian Wing CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryBethany Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH8 8LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisStewart Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NXWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miBouHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8AXWalking directions to Bou
0.2 miThunderbolt StoresHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8ASWalking directions to Thunderbolt Stores
0.2 miAldiHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NTWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSpringbourne Convenience StoreHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NLWalking directions to Springbourne Convenience Store

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 8LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sara Louise Armstrong

East Cliff & Springbourne - Elected 29 Jun 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tom Hayes

Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
Parliamentary ConstituencyBournemouth EastE14001115
ParishBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished areaE43000298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BournemouthE02003188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 038BE01015328
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH8 8LZ

Is BH8 8LZ (Central Bournemouth) safe?

The area around BH8 8LZ 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.

What is the average house price near BH8 8LZ?

The median sale price around BH8 8LZ in Central Bournemouth is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH8 8LZ?

There are 9 schools close to BH8 8LZ, including Malmesbury Park Primary School (Good), Cambian Wing College (Requires improvement) and Bethany Church of England Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH8 8LZ?

The closest station to BH8 8LZ is Bournemouth, about 512 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH8 8LZ?

BH8 8LZ 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).

Who represents BH8 8LZ (Central Bournemouth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH8 8LZ is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sara Louise Armstrong (Green 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.