BH11 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 492 active and 223 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH11 (15%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH11 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH11 are around £284k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH11 at 329 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH11 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH11 postcode area.
20,685
42
£ 35,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BH11 is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £284k. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
LeAF Studio
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Elm Academy
Oak Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Kinson Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shoulder of Mutton
- The Acorn
- The Bear Cross
- Wallisdown Conservative Club
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Aspens Services Ltd
- Cafe 25
- Cafeteria Emi
- Cornerstone Church
- Fifi's cafe
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Kerala Cart
- Bear Cross Service Station Texaco
- Canford Convenience Store
- Costcutter
- Cunningham Convenience Stores
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl
- Tesco
- The Southern Co-op
- ZABKA Supermarket
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Coriander Indian takeaway
- Domino's Pizza
- Fisherlicious
- Gen Wah Chinese Takeaway
- Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway
- + 11 more
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