Postcode BH8 9RL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.3 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Winton Recreation Ground.
Charminster has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Charminster has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from BH8 9RL.
Charminster near BH8 9RL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bournemouth | N/A | Walking directions to Bournemouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Winton Recreation Ground |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 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 | 42 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £193,575 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £346,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queen's Park
In the BH8 9RL postcode area, located within Charminster, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH8 9RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Makkah Foodstores | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UU | Walking directions to Makkah Foodstores |
| 0.1 mi | Charminster Supermarket | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8UU | Walking directions to Charminster Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 269-273 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9QJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Centre | Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 8US | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.2 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: 01/01/2026.