Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8RS.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BH8 8RS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 32% 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.

home £173,600 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH8 8RS is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Park Road, 0.9km from Springbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH8 8RS offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% 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 £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8RS are sourced from Output Area E00172735 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 8RS. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 159,000

6 sales · Mean £ 157,925

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH8 8RS 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour54
Vehicle crime47
Other theft32
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.6 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.3 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils1.3 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Down the Hatch0.6 km
  • Guven Express Ltd0.2 km
  • Park Garage - Shell0.6 km
  • Springbourne Supermarket0.7 km
  • Best One Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Avon Social Club0.5 km
  • Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.9 km
  • The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)0.6 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Al's Diner0.7 km
  • Bella Bean0.6 km
  • Bucegi0.6 km
  • SukhoThai Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Dorset Pantry0.7 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Makkah Food Store0.5 km
  • European Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • MY Chinese Take-away0.7 km
  • Pamir BBQ Express0.6 km
  • Paprika0.7 km
  • The Galley Fish and Chip Shop0.7 km
  • The Taste of China0.6 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pinewood Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.1 km
  • Pokesdown2.4 km
  • Branksome4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Howard Road0.1 km
  • Bennett Road0.1 km
  • Howard Road0.1 km
  • Bennett Road0.2 km
  • Capstone Road0.2 km