Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ALTON ROAD, BH10 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON ROAD, BH10 4AB.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime9
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils0.4 km
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Talbot Primary School

Good595 pupils0.4 km
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Langside School

Good26 pupils0.5 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsleigh Primary School

Good852 pupils1.1 km
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The Bourne Academy

Good958 pupils1.1 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.1 km
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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