BH10 4AX 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. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00077637 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIESTLEY ROAD, BH10 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTLEY ROAD, BH10 4AX.
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
BH10 4AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH10 4AX. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH10 4AX has low crime rates — 26 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
Kingsleigh Primary School
The Bourne Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Talbot Primary School
Langside School
Heathlands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- The Original Vape Shop0.9 km
- Columbia Convenience Store0.7 km
- Wallisdown News and Off License0.9 km
- Hillside Stores0.8 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Taste of Hong Kong0.9 km
- Heart of India0.9 km
- Kengs Garden0.9 km
- Wok 4 Go0.9 km
- Chips Ahoy0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Slades Park Pavillion0.8 km
- La Stalla Wallisdown0.8 km
- The Piers0.4 km
- Like Mum Makes0.3 km
- Santa Cruz0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wallisdown Conservative Club0.7 km
- Talbot Rise Club0.1 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- ZABKA Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.0 km
- Bournemouth3.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Priestley Road0.1 km
- Priestley Road0.1 km
- Columbia Road0.2 km
- Cherford Road0.3 km
- Cherford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104AX · Data under Open Government Licence