BH8 8GE is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Park Road, 1.0km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH8 8GE offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8GE are sourced from Output Area E00077482 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8GE.
394
32
£ 44,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 8GE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH8 8GE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 8GE. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 183,500
6 sales · Mean £ 178,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 8GE has low crime rates — 44 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
Linwood School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Bethany Church of England Junior School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Bournemouth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Down the Hatch0.9 km
- Guven Express Ltd0.4 km
- Park Garage - Shell0.9 km
- Springbourne Supermarket0.9 km
- Charminster Bakery0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Avon Social Club0.8 km
- Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)0.9 km
- Fiveways0.8 km
- Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Al's Diner0.8 km
- Bella Bean0.9 km
- Bucegi0.9 km
- SukhoThai Restaurant0.9 km
- The Dorset Pantry0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- European Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Makkah Food Store0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- MY Chinese Take-away0.9 km
- Pamir BBQ Express0.9 km
- Paprika0.9 km
- The Galley Fish and Chip Shop0.9 km
- The Taste of China0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pinewood Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.0 km
- Pokesdown2.7 km
- Branksome4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Charminster0.1 km
- Charminster0.1 km
- Richmond Wood Road0.1 km
- Howard Road0.2 km
- Richmond Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH88GE · Data under Open Government Licence