BH11 8AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wavell Road, 0.5km from Kinson in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8AN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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 37) — 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 19.0% 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 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00077391 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAVELL ROAD, BH11 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVELL ROAD, BH11 8AN.
370
37
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH11 8AN has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8AN. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
11 sales · Mean £ 254,545
Terraced
£ 247,500
4 sales · Mean £ 252,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH11 8AN is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bourne Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
Elm Academy
Heathlands Primary Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Kinson Academy
Oak Academy
LeAF Studio
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hillside Stores0.4 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.4 km
- Party Giraffe1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chips Ahoy0.5 km
- Hong Kong City0.5 km
- FOODAHOLICS0.3 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.9 km
- Taste of Bengal0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Talbot Rise Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Like Mum Makes0.9 km
- Santa Cruz0.9 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.3 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.4 km
- Cornerstone Church0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.7 km
- Bournemouth4.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tedder Road0.1 km
- Tedder Road0.1 km
- Moorside Road0.3 km
- Moorside Road0.3 km
- Cunningham Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118AN · Data under Open Government Licence