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BH8 9AL

Holdenhurst Road

East Cliff & Springbourne

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Overview

Postcode BH8 9AL 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 Springbourne & Queen's Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springbourne & Queen's Park is £48,779 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Springbourne & Queen's Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Springbourne & Queen's Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Springbourne & Queen's Park is £48,779 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from BH8 9AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Springbourne & Queen's Park near BH8 9AL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BH8 9AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bournemouth

N/A

Walking directions to Bournemouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BH8 9AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.4 miKings ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Park
0.4 miChurchill GardensSmallWalking directions to Churchill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
9,440 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.82(-1%)
Vehicle crime
6.88(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-2%)
Public order
4.76(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
63.91%
Other White
83
17.62%
African
18
3.82%
Other
16
3.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.12%
Total population: 471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
34.25%
Level 3 (A level)
76
20.99%
No qualifications
64
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.63%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
39.18%
Owns with a mortgage
59
34.5%
Owns outright
32
18.71%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.51%
Other social rented
4
2.34%
Total households: 171

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 9AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 9AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Flat 2, 389, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9AUFlatsLeasehold£121,000
31 Oct 2025406, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8BNOtherLeasehold£228,000
02 Oct 2025Ground Floor Flat, 2, Curzon Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4PNFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 May 202526B, Curzon Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4PNFlatsLeasehold£90,000
24 Apr 20261, St Marys Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4QPDetachedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the BH8 9AL postcode area, located within Springbourne & Queen's Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BH8 9AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePark SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCambian Wing CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BH8 9AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCorner ShopHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9AAWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.1 miCo-op FoodHoldenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8BNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSparAshley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NFWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miBest-oneWindham Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4RAWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miKings Park Convenience Store & Off Licence123 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4NQWalking directions to Kings Park Convenience Store & Off Licence

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 9AL, 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)Springbourne & Queen's ParkE02003186
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 025AE01015292
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BH8 9AL

Is BH8 9AL (Springbourne & Queen's Park) safe?

The area around BH8 9AL records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BH8 9AL?

The median sale price around BH8 9AL in Springbourne & Queen's Park is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BH8 9AL?

There are 11 schools close to BH8 9AL, including Park School, St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (Good) and Cambian Wing College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BH8 9AL?

The closest station to BH8 9AL is Bournemouth, about 1,344 m away.

How deprived is the area around BH8 9AL?

BH8 9AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BH8 9AL (Springbourne & Queen's Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH8 9AL 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.