BH11 8AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Kinson Drive, 0.5km from Howe, East in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8AA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, down 22.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8AA are sourced from Output Area E00077399 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH KINSON DRIVE, BH11 8AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH KINSON DRIVE, BH11 8AA.
266
35
£ 42,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8AA 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
With 54% social renting, BH11 8AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8AA. The average age is 35.1. 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
Flat
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 117,666
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 253,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH11 8AA is moderate at 51 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
The Bourne Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
Elm Academy
Kinson Academy
Heathlands Primary Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Oak Academy
Hill View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- GS Convenience0.8 km
- Biedronka0.9 km
- Hillside Stores0.2 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.4 km
- Kinson News0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Acorn0.9 km
- Talbot Rise Club0.9 km
- Kinson Conservative Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Spice of India1.0 km
- The Homestart Haven Group0.9 km
- Cafeteria Emi0.9 km
- Fresh 'N' Tasty0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Arbuckles0.9 km
- Blue Jade Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Chips Ahoy0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong City0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.8 km
- Bournemouth4.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Moorside Road0.1 km
- Moorside Road0.1 km
- Brook Road0.2 km
- Brook Road0.2 km
- Tedder Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118AA · Data under Open Government Licence