BH10 4AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Priestley Road, 0.3km from Columbia Farm in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Wallisdown & Winton West ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00077637 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIESTLEY ROAD, BH10 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTLEY ROAD, BH10 4AU.
302
47
£ 42,200 /yr
41%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BH10 4AU — age 47, 80% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH10 4AU. The average age is 46.6. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH10 4AU has low crime rates — 25 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
Kingsleigh Primary School
The Bourne Academy
Talbot Primary School
Winton Academy
Langside School
Glenmoor Academy
Heathlands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- The Original Vape Shop0.9 km
- Wallisdown News and Off License0.8 km
- Campus Shop1.0 km
- Faith and Reflection1.0 km
- Hillside Stores0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Taste of Hong Kong1.0 km
- Heart of India0.8 km
- Kengs Garden0.8 km
- Wok 4 Go0.8 km
- Chips Ahoy0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wallisdown Conservative Club0.6 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar1.0 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- La Stalla Wallisdown0.7 km
- Student Centre Cafe1.0 km
- The Forum Restaurant Chartwells1.0 km
- The Piers0.4 km
- Crossroads Cafe & ShakeShack0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- ZABKA Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.9 km
- Bournemouth3.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Priestley Road0.2 km
- Priestley Road0.2 km
- Columbia Road0.2 km
- Kingsbere Avenue0.2 km
- Kingsbere Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104AU · Data under Open Government Licence