Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ROCHESTER ROAD, BH11 8AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER ROAD, BH11 8AH.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH11 8AH 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, BH11 8AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH11 8AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rochester Road, 0.4km from Kinson in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8AH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 6.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00077389 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8AH. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 290,000

9 sales · Mean £ 283,944

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BH11 8AH is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour64
Shoplifting36
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Elm Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.4 km
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good367 pupils0.7 km
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The Bourne Academy

Good958 pupils0.8 km
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Oak Academy

Requires Improvement454 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsleigh Primary School

Good852 pupils0.8 km
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Kinson Academy

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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LeAF Studio

Good447 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Fisherlicious0.9 km
  • Chips Ahoy0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Hong Kong City0.7 km
  • Kinson Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hillside Stores0.6 km
  • Kinson Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Kinson News1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • MFG East Howe Esso0.6 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Acorn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafeteria Emi0.9 km
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.3 km
  • West Howe Community Enterprises0.2 km
  • Cornerstone Church0.5 km
  • Henry Brown Youth Centre0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome3.8 km
  • Bournemouth4.9 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Philips Church0.1 km
  • Rochester Road0.2 km
  • St Philips Church0.2 km
  • Travellers Lane0.3 km
  • Poole Lane0.3 km