BH4 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 234 active and 263 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH4 (48%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (16%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a diverse, well-paid professional area — lawyers, consultants, city workers. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH4 are around £356k, up 8.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH4 at 244 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 45 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 BH4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
BH4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH4 postcode area.
groups
Population9,809
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Avg Age45
payments
Avg Income£ 39,933 /yr
work
Employed52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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5/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
7/10diversity_3Diversity
8/10paymentsAffluence
9/10directions_transitTransit
10/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 45, BH4 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £356k. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.
home £356,500 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.0%
Economic Activity
52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences652
Anti-social behaviour567
Vehicle crime320
Criminal damage and arson194
Burglary173
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Alum Dene Hotel
- Mount Lodge
- Riviera Hotel
- Southernhay Hotel
- The Fircliff
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Libertine
- The Porterhouse
- The Westbourne
- Westbourne Conservative Club
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Dane & Port
- Dot.teas
- Art Sushi
- BigWigs Bakery
- Cafe 83
- + 35 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Francos Yard
- Chez Fred
- Pizza Pino
- Subway
- Westbourne Sandwich Company
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Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots
- Cook
- Costcutter
- Discount Health Store
- Fair Trader
- + 9 more
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Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco
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Area Profile: BH4 · Data under Open Government Licence