BH10 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forsyth Gardens, 0.3km from Columbia Farm in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Wallisdown & Winton West ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH10 4BU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00077635 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORSYTH GARDENS, BH10 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORSYTH GARDENS, BH10 4BU.
302
41
£ 42,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH10 4BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BH10 4BU has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH10 4BU. The average age is 40.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 296,250
8 sales · Mean £ 287,062
Flat
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
Terraced
£ 231,000
1 sales · Mean £ 231,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH10 4BU has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
The Bourne Academy
Winton Primary School
Talbot Primary School
Hill View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- The Original Vape Shop0.6 km
- Columbia Convenience Store0.4 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Campus Shop0.8 km
- Day Lewis Chemists1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- St Thomas Community Centre0.9 km
- Bournemouth Football Club0.8 km
- Slades Park Pavillion0.5 km
- La Stalla Wallisdown1.0 km
- Chartwells0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Taste of Hong Kong0.6 km
- Champion Pizza0.7 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Hive Kitchens1.0 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wallisdown Conservative Club1.0 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.8 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Kings Arms0.8 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.9 km
- Bournemouth3.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Gardens0.2 km
- Howeth Road0.3 km
- Howeth Road0.3 km
- Hibberd Way0.3 km
- Priestley Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104BU · Data under Open Government Licence