Charminster Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8UN is located in the East Cliff & Springbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8JX, BH8 8LA, BH8 8SJ, BH8 8NN, BH3 7JR, BH8 8JL, BH8 8FL, BH3 7JX, BH3 7LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH8 8UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH8 8UN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 61.3% | 53.8% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 26.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 47.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 5.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 42.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 65.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 65.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 18.8% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 65.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 16% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charminster Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the East Cliff & Springbourne average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 28 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-09-08 | £205,000 |
| Flat 6 St Francis House, 34 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-22 | £182,638 |
| Flat 2 St Francis House, 34 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-09-29 | £253,646 |
| Flat 7 St Francis House, 34 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-06-27 | £163,138 |
| Flat 4 St Francis House, 34 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2017-03-27 | £168,407 |
BH8 8UN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Clement's Road , Boscombe BH1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth School for Girls Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West BH8 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Spices | 72-74 Charminster Road | 239 yd | |
| Simsim Mediterranean Food | 74a Charminster Road | 239 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 1 Charminster Road | 260 yd | |
| Havana Wine Bar | 61 Charminster Road | 260 yd | |
| Luxor Restaurant | 67 Charminster Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 345 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 403 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 411 yd | |
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 902 yd | |
| Oakmeadians | Cricket And Sports Pavilion, Meyrick Park | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasta | 64 Charminster Road | 239 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 62 Charminster Road | 239 yd | |
| Jee Foo | 60 Charminster Road | 239 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 17 Charminster Road | 260 yd | |
| Mr Falafel Sandwich Express | 98 Charminster Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 260 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 273 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 483 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 509 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, St Paul's Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Meyrick Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MEYRICK PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.