BH8 8TX is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Park Road, 0.6km from Springbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH8 8TX offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 8TX are sourced from Output Area E00077489 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8TX.
408
37
£ 47,000 /yr
56%
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
BH8 8TX is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £338k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 8TX. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 656,069
2 sales · Mean £ 656,069
Flat
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 8TX has low crime rates — 29 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
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Linwood School
King's Park Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Down the Hatch0.4 km
- Guven Express Ltd0.4 km
- Park Garage - Shell0.4 km
- Springbourne Supermarket0.7 km
- Best One Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Avon Social Club0.2 km
- Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.5 km
- Cricketers Arms0.8 km
- The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)0.6 km
- Queens Park Hotel0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Al's Diner0.7 km
- Bella Bean0.4 km
- Bucegi0.6 km
- SukhoThai Restaurant0.7 km
- The Dorset Pantry0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Makkah Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- MY Chinese Take-away0.7 km
- Pamir BBQ Express0.6 km
- Paprika0.5 km
- The Galley Fish and Chip Shop0.5 km
- The Taste of China0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pinewood Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.3 km
- Pokesdown2.0 km
- Christchurch4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gilbert Road0.1 km
- Gilbert Road0.2 km
- Bennett Road0.2 km
- Bennett Road0.3 km
- St Marys Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH88TX · Data under Open Government Licence