BH8 9AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holdenhurst Road, 0.5km from Queen's Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within East Cliff & Springbourne ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH8 9AJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, up 50.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 9AJ are sourced from Output Area E00077313 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLDENHURST ROAD, BH8 9AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDENHURST ROAD, BH8 9AJ.
346
40
£ 47,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 9AJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 40, BH8 9AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £369k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 50.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 9AJ. The average age is 39.9. 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
Detached
£ 518,000
1 sales · Mean £ 518,000
Flat
£ 220,000
7 sales · Mean £ 206,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 9AJ has low crime rates — 28 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
King's Park Academy
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Avonwood Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Kings Park Convenience Store0.4 km
- Queens Park Pharmacy0.6 km
- Spar0.2 km
- The Corner Shop0.4 km
- Ashley Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
- Queens Park Hotel0.1 km
- Avon Social Club0.7 km
- Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- AFC Bournemouth Ltd0.3 km
- Cherries Cafe0.5 km
- Kings Park Athletic Stadium0.4 km
- Kings Park Bowls & Social Club0.6 km
- Kings Park Cafe0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- 3 Amigos Takeaway0.8 km
- Tina's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy0.8 km
- Pamir BBQ Express1.0 km
- Paprika0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamilton Hall1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pokesdown1.3 km
- Bournemouth1.8 km
- Christchurch4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Buchanan Avenue0.1 km
- Queens Park Hotel0.1 km
- Thistlebarrow Road0.2 km
- Queens Park Hotel0.2 km
- Thistlebarrow Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH89AJ · Data under Open Government Licence