Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WAVELL ROAD, BH11 8AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVELL ROAD, BH11 8AN.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

home £276,214 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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The Bourne Academy

Good958 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsleigh Primary School

Good852 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.6 km
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good367 pupils0.9 km
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Kinson Academy

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Oak Academy

Requires Improvement454 pupils1.1 km
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LeAF Studio

Good447 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Talbot Rise Club0.9 km
restaurant

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