BH8 9SS is a safe, established residential area on Uplands Road, 0.2km from Charminster in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Muscliff & Strouden Park ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
For families considering a move, BH8 9SS represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £566k, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH8 9SS are sourced from Output Area E00077556 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPLANDS ROAD, BH8 9SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS ROAD, BH8 9SS.
393
43
£ 48,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH8 9SS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH8 9SS combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£566k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £566k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH8 9SS. The average age is 42.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 555,000
17 sales · Mean £ 518,711
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH8 9SS 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
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth School for Girls
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Muscliff Primary School
The Epiphany School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Falafel Express0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
- The Southern Co-op0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
- Turkish Grill0.9 km
- St Francis of Assisi Church0.4 km
- Milkshake @ Escape Rooms Quest0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- B&M Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Moordown Bowling Club1.0 km
- Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club Ltd0.5 km
- Fiveways0.9 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bento0.3 km
- Noor Takeaway0.9 km
- Susan Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- West Way Fisheries0.2 km
- The Ice chef0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Pokesdown3.2 km
- Branksome5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Uplands Road0.2 km
- Uplands Road0.2 km
- Luckham Road0.2 km
- Broadway Tavern0.2 km
- Broadway Tavern0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH89SS · Data under Open Government Licence