Charminster Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 8UR is located in the Queen's Park 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 8UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 8UE, BH8 8UF, BH3 7LJ, BH8 8US, BH3 7LB, BH3 7LG, BH8 8NN, BH3 7LA, BH3 7JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 8UR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 47.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 49.4% | 47.7% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 31.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22% | 18.5% | -3.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 41.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 79.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 71.2% | 63.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 17.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 63.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 19.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 13.7% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charminster Road was 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the East Cliff & Springbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charminster Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in East Cliff & Springbourne and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,181 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-23 | £198,303 |
| 74A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2018-04-06 | £155,562 |
| 58 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Other, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2018-01-22 | £103,467 |
| 68A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2014-05-02 | £273,658 |
| 70 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2004-11-11 | £808,304 |
BH8 8UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH8 8UR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 2out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School Knole Road , Boscombe BH1 4DJ | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 4,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 369 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 2 yd | |
| Simsim Mediterranean Food | 74a Charminster Road | 2 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 1 Charminster Road | 47 yd | |
| Havana Wine Bar | 61 Charminster Road | 47 yd | |
| Luxor Restaurant | 67 Charminster Road | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 112 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 177 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 224 yd | |
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 675 yd | |
| Winton Workman's Club | 14 Waterloo Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasta | 64 Charminster Road | 2 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 62 Charminster Road | 2 yd | |
| Jee Foo | 60 Charminster Road | 2 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 17 Charminster Road | 47 yd | |
| Mr Falafel Sandwich Express | 98 Charminster Road | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 47 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 51 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 246 yd | |
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 272 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit A, Parkway Retail Park, Holdenhurst Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Park School (Dean Park Sports Ground) DEAN PARK DEAN PARK CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Better Gym Bournemouth ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,032 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.