Postcode BH8 8QG is located in an urban city, within the Queen's Park ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Charminster area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Charminster is £44,800 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Knyveton Gardens.
Charminster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Charminster has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Charminster is £44,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH8 8QG.
Charminster near BH8 8QG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Knyveton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Knyveton Gardens |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £196,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £344,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queen's Park
In the BH8 8QG postcode area, located within Charminster, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 8QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Stewart Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Bennett Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8RH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Princes Convenience Store | Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8RA | Walking directions to Princes Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Bou | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8AX | Walking directions to Bou |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.