The postcode district is located in the BH Bournemouth postal area , BH8 has a population of 32,124 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 3.44 square miles (8.90 square kilometers or 2,199.04 acres).
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To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
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Bournemouth | 2.36 | SW |
Christchurch | 2.84 | ESE |
Ferndown | 4.16 | NNW |
Poole | 6.27 | WSW |
Ringwood | 7.15 | NNE |
Wimborne Minster | 7.20 | WNW |
New Milton | 8.32 | E |
Verwood | 9.35 | N |
Swanage | 10.86 | SSW |
Wareham | 12.41 | WSW |
Fordingbridge | 12.61 | N |
Lymington | 13.29 | E |
Yarmouth | 15.52 | E |
Blandford Forum | 15.92 | WNW |
Totton | 19.53 | NE |
Southampton | 22.11 | ENE |
Salisbury | 22.36 | N |
Romsey | 22.46 | NE |
Wilton | 22.94 | N |
Shaftesbury | 23.51 | NW |
The post town for this district is BOURNEMOUTH.
Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
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BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH8 8 | 254 |
BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH8 9 | 236 |
BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH8 0 | 161 |
Throop | BOURNEMOUTH | BH8 0 | 4 |
Holdenhurst Village | BOURNEMOUTH | BH8 0 | 4 |
Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
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CHARMINSTER ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 170 | BH8 9QG | View on Google Maps | |
HOLDENHURST ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 122 | BH8 8AY | View on Google Maps | |
CASTLE LANE WEST | BOURNEMOUTH | 59 | BH8 9UN | View on Google Maps | |
MALLARD ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 10 | Coordinates unavailable |
The primary settlement in the BH8 postcode district is Bournemouth, located in the county of Dorset in England. Other significant settlements include Holdenhurst Village and Throop. Holdenhurst Village and Throop are also located in Bournemouth, Dorset.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area with a total of 651 postal codes.
The BH8 postal code covers the settlement of BOURNEMOUTH.
The BH8 Postcode shares a border with BH3 (BOURNEMOUTH), BH7 (BOURNEMOUTH), BH9 (BOURNEMOUTH), BH1 (BOURNEMOUTH) and BH23 (CHRISTCHURCH, Highcliffe, Bransgore).
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Queens Park Dental Team | 1 QUEENS PARK GARDENS , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9BN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
2 | Portchester Health Centre | 181 HOLDENHURST ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8DQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
3 | Charminster House Dental Practice | 65 WELLINGTON ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
4 | Charminster House Dental | 65 WELLINGTON ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
5 | Thornhill Dental Practice | 618 CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9UG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
6 | Bright Blue Dental Practice | 233 CHARMINSTER ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9QJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
7 | Smile Stories | 288 CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9TU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | St Albans Medical Centre | , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9PU | BRANCH SURGERY | |
2 | St Leonards Road Surgery | , CHARMINSTER , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8QN | BRANCH SURGERY | |
3 | St Albans Medical Centre | , CHARMINSTER , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9EW | GP PRACTICE | |
4 | Woodlea House Surgery | , STROUDEN PARK , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9NX | GP PRACTICE | |
5 | St Paul's Hostel | , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8AJ | BRANCH SURGERY | |
6 | Holdenhurst Branch | , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8DE | BRANCH SURGERY | |
7 | East Way Clinic - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9PU | BRANCH SURGERY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Castle Lane Pharmacy | 482 CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9UD | PHARMACY | |
2 | Boots | UNITS E & F , CASTLE POINT SHOPPING PARK , CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9UY | PHARMACY | |
3 | Queens Park Pharmacy | 386 HOLDENHURST ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8BL | PHARMACY | |
4 | Asda Pharmacy | ST. PAULS ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8DL | PHARMACY | |
5 | Holdenhurst Pharmacy | 5 HOLDENHURST ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 8EH | PHARMACY | |
6 | Charminster Pharmacy | 357 CHARMINSTER ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9QR | PHARMACY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | ASDA OPTICIANS - CASTLEPOINT | ASDA STORES LTD , CASTLEPOINT SHOPPING CENTRE , CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 9UP | OPTICAL SITE | |
2 | ASDA OPTICIANS - BOURNEMOUTH | ASDA STORES LTD , ST. PAULS ROAD , BOURNEMOUTH , DORSET , BH8 8DL | OPTICAL SITE | |
3 | M&S OPTICIANS - CASTLEPOINT | CASTLE POINT , CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9UL | OPTICAL SITE | |
4 | SPECSAVERS (CASTLEPOINT) | SAINSBURYS CASTLEPOINT , CASTLE LANE WEST , BOURNEMOUTH , BH8 9UW | OPTICAL SITE |
Phase: Primary
Address: Broadway Lane , Throop , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 0AB
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Fenby (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Jewell Road , Townsend , Jewell Academy , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 0LT
Headteacher: Mrs Alexandra Waddington (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Lowther Road , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 8LU
Headteacher: Jackie Green (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Not applicable
Address: 126 Richmond Park Road , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 8TH
Headteacher: Ms Cassandra Pollitt (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Primary
Address: East Way , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 9PU
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Simmons (Associate Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: East Way , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 9PU
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Edwards (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Mallard Road , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 9PW
Headteacher: Mr Paul McKeown (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: East Way , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 9PY
Headteacher: Dr Dorian Lewis (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Secondary
Address: Castle Gate Close , Castle Lane West , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH8 9UJ
Headteacher: Mr David Sims (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Operator: SW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.00
Average Driving Distance: 20.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 651
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.81
Average Driving Distance: 23.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 651
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.27
Average Driving Distance: 25.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 651
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.30
Average Driving Distance: 26.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 651
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 87.00% | E 11 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 86.00% | ENE 11 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 9 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | S 18 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 77.00% | S 25 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 91.00% | S 31 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 92.00% | S 29 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Heavy rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 71.00% | SSW 29 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 90.00% | SSW 31 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 87.00% | SSW 34 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 89.00% | SSW 31 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 34 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 31 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 83.00% | SW 25 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 79.00% | SW 22 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 20 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 52.00% | SW 20 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | SW 20 mph |
Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
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BH8 0 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
BH8 8 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
BH8 9 | Bournemouth Delivery Office |
B | H | 8 | - | X | X | X |
B | H | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£700 | £700 | £700 | |
1 | £600 | £925 | £818 |
2 | £3,000 | £3,000 | £3,000 |
4 | £1,600 | £2,600 | £2,100 |
5 | £3,200 | £3,200 | £3,200 |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£1,200,000 | £1,530,000 | £1,365,000 | |
1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
3 | £999,500 | £999,500 | £999,500 |
4 | £775,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,018,000 |
5 | £775,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,175,000 |
6 | £800,000 | £850,000 | £825,000 |
7 | £900,000 | £3,950,000 | £2,425,000 |
Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
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Bournemouth | Hearnes Estate Agents | 122 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1LU | 01202 125024 | |
Covering Bournemouth | Meyers Estate Agents | 918 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2BJ | 01202 149451 | |
Bournemouth | Goadsby | 109 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1EP | 01202 125861 | |
Bournemouth | MK Estates | 337 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8BT | 01202 125747 | |
Bournemouth | Fox & Sons | 367 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AQ | 020 3869 0877 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
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Detached | £421,272 | 149 | £429,337 | 135 | £396,574 | 139 | £385,381 | 168 |
Semi-Detached | £281,159 | 92 | £289,906 | 70 | £255,623 | 86 | £240,956 | 83 |
Terraced | £245,256 | 50 | £243,293 | 57 | £222,233 | 68 | £212,488 | 69 |
Flats | £172,461 | 203 | £170,867 | 245 | £160,214 | 281 | £149,312 | 243 |