Living in Charminster
Known for Charminster Road’s wonderful mix of restaurants and cafés, this well-connected neighbourhood offers period homes, green space and grammar schools close by.
Average sold prices from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered in the 12 months to July 2026.
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Charminster at a glance
Charminster sits between Bournemouth town centre and Queens Park, and its main street, Charminster Road, is famous locally for its variety of independent restaurants, cafés, delis and shops serving food from around the world.
Queens Park and its golf course provide plenty of green space, Castlepoint shopping centre and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital are nearby, and the town centre and beaches are easy to reach. Edwardian and Victorian houses, bungalows and flats give buyers a wide choice at prices below many other parts of Bournemouth.
Life in Charminster
Charminster Road
An eclectic mix of independent restaurants, cafés and shops.
Queens Park
Parkland, woodland walks and a golf course on your doorstep.
Good schools nearby
Well-regarded primaries plus Bournemouth’s grammar schools close by.
Schools in and around Charminster
Primary
- Queens Park Infant Academy
- Queens Park Junior Academy
Secondary
- The Bishop of Winchester Academy
- Bournemouth School (boys’ grammar school)
- Bournemouth School for Girls (girls’ grammar school)
Catchment areas and admissions change, so please check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Recently sold in and around Charminster
A selection of homes we have recently sold or agreed sales on in and around Charminster. Thinking of selling? We have buyers looking now.
Murley Road, Bournemouth, BH9
Gresham Road, Bournemouth, BH9
Charminster Avenue, Bournemouth, BH9
Queens Park West Drive, Park View Court, BH8
Kings Road, Bournemouth, BH3
Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH8
Estate agents and letting agents in Charminster
Athertons is an independent estate and letting agent based at 508 Wimborne Road, Winton, just minutes from Charminster. Our Bournemouth team sells and lets homes across Charminster and the surrounding area, with honest valuations, professional marketing and a personal service from start to finish.
Selling in Charminster
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Letting in Charminster
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Buying or renting
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Call our Bournemouth office on 01202 512348 or visit our Bournemouth branch page.
The Charminster property market
The average sold price in Charminster is around £313,833. Prices were similar to the previous year and about 2% below the 2023 peak. Our Bournemouth team sells and lets homes here every week, so for an accurate figure for your own home, book a free valuation.
Charminster FAQs
Is Charminster a good place to live?
Known for Charminster Road’s wonderful mix of restaurants and cafés, this well-connected neighbourhood offers period homes, green space and grammar schools close by. It’s especially popular with families wanting good schools, first-time buyers and investors.
How much does a house cost in Charminster?
Homes in Charminster sold for an average of £313,833 over the past year, with detached homes around £506,476, semi-detached homes around £341,427 and flats around £199,736. These figures are from Rightmove, based on HM Land Registry sales registered to July 2026. For an accurate figure for your home, book a free valuation with Athertons.
What types of homes are there in Charminster?
You’ll mostly find edwardian and Victorian houses, family semis, bungalows and flats.
Which schools are near Charminster?
Schools in and around Charminster include Queens Park Infant Academy, Queens Park Junior Academy, The Bishop of Winchester Academy, Bournemouth School (boys’ grammar school) and Bournemouth School for Girls (girls’ grammar school). Catchment areas change, so always check the latest Ofsted reports and BCP Council admissions guidance before you buy.
Which estate agent covers Charminster?
Athertons covers Charminster and the rest of Bournemouth from our Bournemouth office on Wimborne Road in Winton. Call 01202 512348 or book a free, no-obligation valuation online.
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