Charminster Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH8 9RW 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 9RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH8 9RP, BH9 1BU, BH8 9QJ, BH9 1DP, BH8 9RR, BH8 9DL, BH8 9RS, BH8 9DP, BH8 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BH8 9RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.1% | 39.8% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 36.1% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 56.4% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BH8 9RW this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 7.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 16.5% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 42.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 77.5% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 88.3% | 77.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
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 -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-08-05 | £169,780 |
| 220B Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-05-15 | £167,971 |
| 238 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2018-07-16 | £563,925 |
| 222A Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2018-01-08 | £198,448 |
| 220B Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2015-12-07 | £140,923 |
BH8 9RW 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy East Way , BH8 9PU | 3out of 4 | 1,135 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 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,599 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 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 1,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy Harewood Avenue , BH7 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | 2out of 4 | 5,039 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 | 352 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wing College 126 Richmond Park Road , BH8 8TH | - not rated | 696 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Christian School 29-35 Wimborne Road , Bournemouth BH2 6NA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School 43-49 Queens Park South Drive , BH8 9BJ | - not rated | 1,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Kitchen & Lounge aka Wonderful Dim Sum aka Wonderful Garden | 259-263 Charminster Road | 123 yd | |
| Mimis African Restaurant and Bar | 188 Charminster Road | 160 yd | |
| Escobars | 286 Charminster Road | 194 yd | |
| Turtle Bean | 287-289 Charminster Road | 202 yd | |
| Kids Play Cafe Ltd | 280 Charminster Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Karaoke Rooms | 265 Charminster Road | 95 yd | |
| Richmond Arms | 153 Charminster Road | 445 yd | |
| Champions Bar | Ground Floor, 89-91 Charminster Road | 511 yd | |
| The Brunswick Hotel | 199 Malmesbury Park Road | 587 yd | |
| Fiveways | 423 Charminster Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Pizzeria | 181 Charminster Road | 159 yd | |
| Chickie One | 290 Charminster Road | 223 yd | |
| Iced Up Ltd | 297 Charminster Road | 239 yd | |
| Curry Master | 311 Charminster Road | 270 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 196-198 Alma Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah Food Store | 148-150 Charminster Road | 368 yd | |
| Taj Supermarket | 128 Charminster Road | 391 yd | |
| European Supermarket | 53 Charminster Road | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-13 Charminster Road | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Recreation Ground FITZHARRIS AVENUE | tennis courts | 252 yd |
| Winton Cricket Club Winton Recreation Ground Winton Recreation Ground Maxwell Road | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Linwood School ALMA ROAD | swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Stokewood Leisure Centre STOKEWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Queens Park Golf Course QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK GOLF COURSE AND PAVILION QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE | golf | 1,022 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.