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BH8, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 0.6 miles of the middle · updated 10 October 2026

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House prices in Charminster

Over the last six months, 75 homes sold within 0.6 miles of Charminster. Half sold for more than £295,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £90,000 and the dearest £682,500.

All 75 sales

Businesses in Charminster

All 422 businesses in Charminster

Planning applications in Charminster

  • Planning application0.5 miles

    New shared house (HMO) at 9 Oak Road Bournemouth

    Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)

    9 Oak Road Bournemouth BH8 8TB
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    Rear extension at 88 Hankinson Road Bournemouth

    Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.0 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 3.0 metres

    88 Hankinson Road Bournemouth BH9 1HP
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    Change of use at 2 Rutland Road Bournemouth

    Change of use to Class B2 vehicle repair workshop and MOT Station, new single storey link from reception building to workshop, new workshop roof, installation of solar PV panels and ventilation system with ducting and associated works

    2 Rutland Road Bournemouth BH9 1EQ
  • Planning decision0.55 miles

    Approved: Side extension at 32 Lowther Road Bournemouth

    Two storey side extension to accommodate new entrance and ground floor W/C and first floor to create 2 x ensuite to bedrooms

    32 Lowther Road Bournemouth BH8 8NG
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    New shared house (HMO) at 26 Milton Road Bournemouth

    Alterations and conversion of ground and first floor 9-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) to 5 flats (Use Class C3) retaining existing second floor flat with associated parking, cycle and bin storage area

    26 Milton Road Bournemouth BH8 8LP
  • Planning decision0.5 miles

    Refused: Loft conversion at 21 Ripon Road Bournemouth

    Retrospective planning for roof alterations including raising the ridge, dormers, gable and Velux windows.

    21 Ripon Road Bournemouth BH9 1QX
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    Planning application at 98-102 Charminster Road Bournemouth

    Installation of lightweight frontage structure, integrated perforated security shutters, associated shopfront alterations and an enclosed bin store.

    98-102 Charminster Road Bournemouth BH8 8US

All planning in Charminster

Roadworks and road closures in Charminster

All roadworks

Fuel prices near Charminster

  • UnleadedCheapest 167.9p at Spur End Service Station, 1.8 miles · most around 175.9p · dearest 178.9p · 8 stations
  • DieselCheapest 198.9p at Spur End Service Station, 1.8 miles · most around 201.9p · dearest 202.9p · 8 stations

Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.

All 8 stations near Charminster, cheapest first

Schools in Charminster

All 3 schools and their Ofsted results

GPs, dentists and care in Charminster

All 26 health and care services

Charities in Charminster

  • Faithworks Wessex Our charitable objects are given life through a number of projects, including: homelessness outreach, befriending of carers, supported… £1.3m a year · Heron Court Road · 0.25 miles
  • Bournemouth Reform Synagogue JEWISH RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES. PROVIDING A PLACE OF WORSHIP TOGETHER WITH PASTORAL AND WELFARE SUPPORT FOR THE ELDERLY AND… £813k a year · Alma Road · 0.5 miles
  • Coastline Vineyard Church To advance the Christian religion for the public benefit in accordance with the Vineyard UK Statement of Faith in Bournemouth and other… £780k a year · Charminster Road · 0.15 miles
  • The Parks Foundation The Parks Foundation provides and enhances the facilities and equipping of parks and green spaces within Bournemouth, Christchurch and… £535k a year · Fitzharris Avenue · 0.1 miles
  • Poole Bay Methodist Circuit The main purpose of the charity is to be active in the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and… £377k a year · Heron Court Road · 0.25 miles

All 38 charities

Crime in Charminster

168 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of Charminster in August 2026. The most common were violence (48), anti-social behaviour (43), shoplifting (35).

Crime by type

Charminster ranks 21st of 53 areas for crime, where 1st is the highest rate, at 94.7 per 1,000 residents a year. More on crime in Charminster