BH10 4AB is a safe, established residential area on Alton Road, 0.4km from Wallisdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Wallisdown & Winton West ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH10 4AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, up 41.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00077651 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALTON ROAD, BH10 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON ROAD, BH10 4AB.
436
39
£ 42,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 39, BH10 4AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH10 4AB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 246,450
4 sales · Mean £ 270,975
Flat
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH10 4AB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Talbot Primary School
Langside School
Winton Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
The Bourne Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Heathlands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Talbot Rise Club0.6 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.7 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Like Mum Makes0.6 km
- Santa Cruz0.6 km
- Chartwells0.8 km
- Student Centre Cafe0.7 km
- The Forum Restaurant Chartwells0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.6 km
- Wonderfrys0.6 km
- L'Arte Coffee House0.9 km
- Makisu Sushi Bar0.9 km
- Village Pizza0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Campus Shop0.7 km
- Day Lewis Chemists0.9 km
- Faith and Reflection0.7 km
- Peter's News0.7 km
- Hair & Beauty Lounge0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- ZABKA Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.4 km
- Bournemouth3.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Marks Church0.2 km
- Talbot Drive0.2 km
- Hood Crescent0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Hood Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104AB · Data under Open Government Licence