BH8 9DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Georges Avenue, 0.6km from Queen's Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH8, BH8 9DF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £641k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 9DF are sourced from Output Area E00077504 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST GEORGES AVENUE, BH8 9DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES AVENUE, BH8 9DF.
278
56
£ 51,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 75% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, BH8 9DF is established retirement territory. With £641k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 9DF. The average age is 56.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 650,000
5 sales · Mean £ 637,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 9DF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth School
Linwood School
Bournemouth School for Girls
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Queens Park Pharmacy1.0 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- Charminster SS - ESSO0.5 km
- Princes Convenience Store0.9 km
- Tansa Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queens Park Hotel0.9 km
- Fiveways0.6 km
- Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.7 km
- Avon Social Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Makkah Food Store1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bates Restaurant0.5 km
- BH Vape0.5 km
- First & Last0.5 km
- Rumblin Tum0.5 km
- St Francis of Assisi Church0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Five Ways Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Oriental Take Away0.9 km
- Chickie One0.6 km
- Curry Master0.6 km
- Etna Pizzeria0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Pokesdown2.3 km
- Branksome4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: BH89DF · Data under Open Government Licence