BH8 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 652 active and 255 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH8 (20%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH8 are around £303k, down 8.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH8 at 327 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH8 postcode area.
31,813
38
£ 38,129 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BH8 is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £303k. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth School
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Muscliff Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Best One
- Holland and Barratt
- Ahmed Food Store
- B&Q Bournemouth
- Boots the Chemist
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pinewood Guest House
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- KFC
- Nando's
- 29 Spices
- Al Balad
- Almadina Cafe
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Asda Stores Ltd
- B&M Store
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- The Taste of China
- West Way Fisheries
- Ali Baba
- Anatolia Takeaway
- Baia Baia
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Avon Social Club
- Bear's
- Bournemouth East Conservative Club
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd
- Fiveways
- + 10 more
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