Charminster Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9QW is located in the Winton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 9RT, BH8 9RS, BH8 9QP, BH8 9RR, BH8 9EP, BH9 1HR, BH8 9QJ, BH9 1HX, BH8 9RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 9QW 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 | 50.3% | 47.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.9% | 3.2% | 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 9QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 54.2% | 56.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 28.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 54.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 30.8% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 9.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.6% | 24.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 35.4% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.8% | 81.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 83.1% | 72.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 72.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 11.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charminster Road was 704.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1276.1% higher than the Moordown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Charminster Road has the highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Moordown and the 16th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-02-17 | £174,277 |
| 267A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-12-07 | £174,476 |
| 295 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-07-11 | £192,601 |
| 295 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2000-06-26 | £199,325 |
BH8 9QW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BH8 9QW 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 | 106 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road , Moordown BH9 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,507 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 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 4,886 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 | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 827 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bean | 287-289 Charminster Road | 2 yd | |
| Beigelz | 295 Charminster Road | 30 yd | |
| Escobars | 286 Charminster Road | 39 yd | |
| Kids Play Cafe Ltd | 280 Charminster Road | 59 yd | |
| Wonderful Kitchen & Lounge aka Wonderful Dim Sum aka Wonderful Garden | 259-263 Charminster Road | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 109 yd | |
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 415 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 600 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 662 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Up Ltd | 297 Charminster Road | 58 yd | |
| Chickie One | 290 Charminster Road | 65 yd | |
| Curry Master | 311 Charminster Road | 92 yd | |
| Five Ways Chinese Take Away | 366A Charminster Road | 266 yd | |
| Etna Pizzeria | 181 Charminster Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 544 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 564 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Strouden Playing Fields STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS STROUDEN PARK PLAYING FIELDS HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 1,087 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 | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.