Living in BH8, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH8 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around BH8
97 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £295,000 and a range from £115,000 to £937,500. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9A MORTIMER ROAD, BH8 9HP | flat-maisonette | £260,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 107 QUEENS PARK AVENUE, BH8 9HA | detached | £765,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| FLAT 9 BROOKLEY COURT, 112A RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8TJ | flat-maisonette | £178,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 2 ASPIRE, 39 QUEENS PARK AVENUE, BH8 9LH | flat-maisonette | £295,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 1 ST GEORGES COURT, 4 QUEENS PARK SOUTH DRIVE, BH8 9BL | flat-maisonette | £247,500 | 2026-05-14 |
| FLAT 37 PARK VIEW COURT, 18 QUEENS PARK WEST DRIVE, BH8 9DA | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
35 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
19 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bournemouth Collegiate School, Kings Bournemouth, Park School, St Martin's School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near BH8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 8.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
295 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH8 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's figures.
Common questions about BH8
What do houses actually sell for in BH8?
The median of 97 recorded sales around central BH8 in the last 2 years is £295,000, ranging from £115,000 to £937,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH8?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH8, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH8?
295 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH8 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BH8 at risk of flooding?
Central BH8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BH8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £295,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 295 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH8 safe?
295 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BH8 or BH9, BH8 or BH7, BH8 or BH1.
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