BH10 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Margarets Road, 0.3km 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 4BQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00077637 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARGARETS ROAD, BH10 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS ROAD, BH10 4BQ.
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 4BQ — age 47, 80% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £339k 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 4BQ. 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
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 319,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH10 4BQ has low crime rates — 30 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
Glenmoor Academy
Langside School
Heathlands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- The Original Vape Shop0.9 km
- Wallisdown News and Off License0.8 km
- Campus Shop0.9 km
- Faith and Reflection0.9 km
- Hillside Stores1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
14 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
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wallisdown Conservative Club0.6 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.9 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- La Stalla Wallisdown0.7 km
- Student Centre Cafe0.9 km
- The Forum Restaurant Chartwells0.9 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
- Branksome2.8 km
- Bournemouth3.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Priestley Road0.2 km
- Priestley Road0.2 km
- Columbia Road0.2 km
- Kingsbere Avenue0.3 km
- Kingsbere Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104BQ · Data under Open Government Licence