Postcode BH8 8SJ 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 Charminster area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meyrick Park.
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 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 per household in Charminster is £50,035 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from BH8 8SJ.
Charminster near BH8 8SJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meyrick Park | Large | Walking directions to Meyrick Park |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 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 | 19 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 125 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £312,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Cliff & Springbourne
In the BH8 8SJ postcode area, located within Charminster, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 8SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Metro Market | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Metro Market |
| 0.2 mi | Charminster Supermarket | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UE | Walking directions to Charminster Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Golden Supermarket | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8US | Walking directions to Golden Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Ahmed Food Store | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UH | Walking directions to Ahmed Food Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.