BH8 8LF is a safe, established residential area on Wellington Road, 0.1km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Cliff & Springbourne ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 49.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8LF are sourced from Output Area E00077501 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON ROAD, BH8 8LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, BH8 8LF.
308
40
£ 43,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH8 8LF — age 40, 29% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £96k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 49.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 8LF. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 80,000
21 sales · Mean £ 84,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 8LF has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Linwood School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Guven Express Ltd0.9 km
- Springbourne Supermarket0.9 km
- BH1 Stop0.9 km
- Bournemouth Kosher Facility1.0 km
- Corner Shop1.0 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Amarillo Hotel0.9 km
- Ingledene Guest House1.0 km
- Kantara Guest House1.0 km
- Mayfield Hotel0.9 km
- Sunrose Guest House1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Al's Diner0.9 km
- SukhoThai Restaurant0.9 km
- The Dorset Pantry0.9 km
- Agora Restaurant0.9 km
- Banoffee Patisserie0.9 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Earthling0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- European Supermarket0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- MY Chinese Take-away0.9 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.9 km
- Munchies0.9 km
- Tasty0.9 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bar Republiq0.9 km
- Camel0.9 km
- DNA0.9 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- Walkabout aka K-Town and Chik Box aka Locked and Loaded0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.4 km
- Pokesdown3.0 km
- Branksome3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Portchester Road0.1 km
- Beechey Road0.1 km
- Beechey Road0.2 km
- Milton Road0.2 km
- Portchester Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH88LF · Data under Open Government Licence