BH10 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ridout Close, 0.2km from Wallisdown in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Wallisdown & Winton West ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BH10 4BY has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH10 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00077648 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDOUT CLOSE, BH10 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDOUT CLOSE, BH10 4BY.
285
38
£ 37,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH10 4BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH10 4BY — age 38, 46% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH10 4BY. The average age is 38.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH10 4BY is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Talbot Primary School
Langside School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Winton Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
The Bourne Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Talbot Rise Club0.7 km
- Dylan's Kitchen and Bar0.8 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.0 km
- The Kings Arms0.0 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Like Mum Makes0.7 km
- Santa Cruz0.7 km
- Chartwells0.8 km
- Student Centre Cafe0.8 km
- The Forum Restaurant Chartwells0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.7 km
- Wonderfrys0.7 km
- L'Arte Coffee House1.0 km
- Makisu Sushi Bar1.0 km
- Village Pizza1.0 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Campus Shop0.8 km
- Day Lewis Chemists0.9 km
- Faith and Reflection0.8 km
- Peter's News0.7 km
- Hair & Beauty Lounge0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- ZABKA Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.3 km
- Bournemouth3.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Drive0.1 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Kinson Road0.2 km
- Hood Crescent0.2 km
- St Marks Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH104BY · Data under Open Government Licence