BH10 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montrose Drive, 0.4km from Columbia Farm in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Wallisdown & Winton West ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH10, BH10 4AY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00077637 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTROSE DRIVE, BH10 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTROSE DRIVE, BH10 4AY.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH10 4AY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £350k 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 4AY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 334,000
9 sales · Mean £ 328,944
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH10 4AY has low crime rates — 21 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
Talbot Primary School
Langside School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Columbia Convenience Store0.8 km
- Wallisdown News and Off License0.8 km
- Hillside Stores0.9 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.6 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Slades Park Pavillion1.0 km
- La Stalla Wallisdown0.7 km
- The Piers0.5 km
- Like Mum Makes0.2 km
- Santa Cruz0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wallisdown Conservative Club0.6 km
- Talbot Rise Club0.0 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Heart of India0.8 km
- Kengs Garden0.8 km
- Wok 4 Go0.8 km
- Chips Ahoy0.8 km
- Hong Kong City0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- ZABKA Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.9 km
- Bournemouth3.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Columbia Road0.1 km
- Kingsbere Avenue0.2 km
- Kingsbere Avenue0.2 km
- Turbary Park Centre0.2 km
- Priestley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104AY · Data under Open Government Licence