Postcode BH8 9AR 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 Pokesdown, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Park.
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.
Springbourne & Queen's Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.9% 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.
The average income per household in Springbourne & Queen's Park is £48,779 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from BH8 9AR.
Springbourne & Queen's Park near BH8 9AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pokesdown located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Pokesdown | N/A | Walking directions to Pokesdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Park |
| 0.4 mi | Churchill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £472,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £305,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 23 | £262,500 | £314 |
| Flats | 116 | £190,000 | £293 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH8 9AR.
In the BH8 9AR postcode area, located within Springbourne & Queen's Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9AA | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Park Convenience Store & Off Licence | 123 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4NQ | Walking directions to Kings Park Convenience Store & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8BN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Palmerston Road News & Wine | Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4AZ | Walking directions to Palmerston Road News & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for BH8 9AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sara Louise Armstrong
East Cliff & Springbourne - Elected 29 Jun 2023
Tom Hayes
Bournemouth East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH8 9AR 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.
The median sale price around BH8 9AR in Springbourne & Queen's Park is £228,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BH8 9AR, including Park School, King's Park Academy (Good) and St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BH8 9AR is Pokesdown, about 1,455 m away.
BH8 9AR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East covering BH8 9AR is Tom Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sara Louise Armstrong (Green Party).
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.