BH11 8AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rochester 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 8AQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% 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 £300k. 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 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077391 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCHESTER ROAD, BH11 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHESTER ROAD, BH11 8AQ.
370
37
£ 37,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8AQ 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in BH11 8AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8AQ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH11 8AQ is moderate at 58 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
Elm Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Kinson Academy
Oak Academy
LeAF Studio
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Biedronka1.0 km
- Hillside Stores0.4 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.5 km
- Kinson News1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Acorn1.0 km
- Talbot Rise Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Homestart Haven Group1.0 km
- Cafeteria Emi1.0 km
- Fresh 'N' Tasty1.0 km
- Grill Shack & Tiki Bar1.0 km
- Like Mum Makes0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Arbuckles1.0 km
- Chips Ahoy0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Hong Kong City0.5 km
- Kinson Fish and Chips1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.8 km
- Bournemouth4.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tedder Road0.2 km
- Tedder Road0.2 km
- Moorside Road0.3 km
- St Philips Church0.3 km
- Moorside Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118AQ · Data under Open Government Licence