BH8 8RF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BH8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8RF) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BH which means Bournemouth.
- Postal District. In our case BH8.
- Postal Sector. In our case BH8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RF.
The regional mail center for the post area BH is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BH8 8RF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BOURNEMOUTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BH8 8RF postcode have the street address of Avon Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BH8 8RF postcode is home to a bustling 28 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOURNEMOUTH within the old postal county of Hampshire.
BH8 8RF is within the town of Bournemouth.
The BH8 8RF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BH8 8RF are flats. Of these flats, most are unknown.
Most properties in BH8 8RF are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BH8 8RF
The telephone area code for BH8 8RF is 01425 Ringwood.
Map Coordinates for BH8 8RF
| Latitude | 50.7332083986 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.85108131855 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for BH8 8RF
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Weather Forecast for BH8 8RF
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 35.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 46.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 33.00% | S 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 24.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BH8 8RF Postcode?
Download Speeds For BH8 8RF
| Average Mbps | 28.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 44.000 |
BH8 8RF has an average download speed of 28.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
631 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (77,330) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,106,680) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BH8 8RF
| Average Mbps | 5.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 13.900 |
BH8 8RF has an average upload speed of 5.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,044 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
7% of postcodes (86,767) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,094,830) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of BH8 8RF Postcode
England Primary Schools
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Address: Pokesdown Community Primary School, Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
St James' Church of England Primary Academy
Address: St James' Church of England Primary Academy, Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01202426696
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Address: Jewell Academy Bournemouth, Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01202774830
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01202427544
King's Park Academy
Address: King's Park Academy, Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01202395138
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
Address: St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School, St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01202393570
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Address: Bethany Church of England Junior School, Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01202393570
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Address: Queen's Park Infant Academy, East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01202528805
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01202526079
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Address: Malmesbury Park Primary School, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01202291227
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Address: St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01202528811
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Bemister Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1LG
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01202514396
England Secondary Schools
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Address: Avonbourne Girls Academy, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01202398451
Harewood College
Address: Harewood College, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Bournemouth School
Address: Bournemouth School, East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01202512609
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BH8 8RF
QUEENS PARK DENTAL TEAM
Address: 1 QUEENS PARK GARDENS, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9BN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
THE BROWNING CENTRE
Address: 7 SHELLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4JQ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
THE BROWNING CENTRE
Address: 7 SHELLEY ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4JQ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
PORTCHESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 181 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8DQ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
THE CRESCENT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 THE CRESCENT, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4EX
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
BOSCOMBE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 454 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4BA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BH8 8RF
QUEENS PARK PHARMACY
Address: 386 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8BL
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 395023
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 595 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01292 394702
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 609-611 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 304581
BOOTS
Address: 626-628 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 393447
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 357 CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9QR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 528766
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST. PAULS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8DL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 780502
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BH8 8RF
J & M VISION SERVICES
Address: 35 KENSINGTON COURT, 43 KNYVETON ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 3QT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
BOURNEMOUTH 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 594-598 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH)
Address: 654 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4BP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
4159 BOURNEMOUTH
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ST. PAULS ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8DL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
4599 CASTLEPOINT
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CASTLEPOINT SHOPPING CENTRE, CASTLE LANE WEST, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9UP
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WINTON)
Address: 355A WIMBORNE ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH9 2AD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BH8 8RF
HOLDENHURST BRANCH
Address: 199 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8DE
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 20 ST LEONARDS ROAD, CHARMINSTER, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8QN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY
Address: CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURG., 12-14 WALPOLE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH1 4HA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 395195
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 26-28 ST. ALBANS CRESCENT, CHARMINSTER, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 9EW
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 517333
ST PAUL'S HOSTEL
Address: 10 ST. PAULS LANE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH8 8AJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
LITTLEDOWN SURGERY
Address: HAREWOOD CRESCENT, LITTLEDOWN, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH7 7BU
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 309500
Transport Links near BH8 8RF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BH8 8RF
- Bournemouth
Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HXDistance: 1.40 milesDriving Time: 2.97 minutes - Pokesdown
Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DLDistance: 1.70 milesDriving Time: 3.72 minutes - Branksome
Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DFDistance: 3.84 milesDriving Time: 6.95 minutes - Christchurch
Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PLDistance: 3.99 milesDriving Time: 7.65 minutes - Parkstone (Dorset)
Parkstone station, Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UDDistance: 5.00 milesDriving Time: 9.09 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BH8 8RF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BH8 8RF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BH8 8RF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bournemouth East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Tobias Ellwood |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BH8 8RF Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at the following link Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.How much is the Council Tax?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BH8 8RF Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in BH8 8RF
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £118,000 | £120,000 | £136,914 | 7 |
| 2015 | £128,500 | £145,000 | £125,600 | 5 |
| 2016 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £174,500 | £167,500 | £160,667 | 3 |
| 2019 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the BH8 8RF Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the BH8 8RF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Stewart Close, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8NT | 0.42 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to Aldi |
| Aldi, Palmerston Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4DB | 0.94 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to Aldi |
| Lidl, Parkway Retail Park, Holdenhurst Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DH | 1.00 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to Lidl |
| Iceland, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AG | 1.04 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 1.17 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BH8 8RF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 1.49 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 1.60 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to 34 Commercial Road |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 4.52 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to Tower Park |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 5.94 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH | 0.66 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to McDonald's, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4BH |
| McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL | 0.77 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to McDonald's, St. Pauls Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8DL |
| McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP | 1.28 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to McDonald's, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9UP |
| McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS | 1.46 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to McDonald's, Old Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1DS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Christchurch Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 4AP | 0.73 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to KFC Boscombe - Christchurch Road |
| KFC, Holdenhurst Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8AA | 1.00 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to KFC Bournemouth - The Lansdowne |
| KFC, Wimborne Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2EY | 1.42 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to KFC Bournemouth - Winborne Road |
| KFC, Westover Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 2BZ | 1.43 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to KFC Bournemouth - Westover Road |
| KFC, Commercial Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 5RH | 1.65 miles | Directions from BH8 8RF to KFC Bournemouth - The Triangle |