BH11 8BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Avenue, 0.6km from East Howe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% 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 £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00077400 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERY AVENUE, BH11 8BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY AVENUE, BH11 8BN.
340
38
£ 42,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8BN 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 8BN has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 8BN. The average age is 37.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 273,600
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH11 8BN 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
Kingsleigh Primary School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Elm Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Oak Academy
Kinson Academy
LeAF Studio
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Hillside Stores0.4 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.4 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.4 km
- Peter's News0.7 km
- Smith's News0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Piers1.0 km
- Like Mum Makes0.7 km
- Santa Cruz0.7 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.2 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chips Ahoy0.5 km
- Hong Kong City0.5 km
- FOODAHOLICS0.4 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.7 km
- Taste of Bengal0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Talbot Rise Club0.7 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.5 km
- Bournemouth4.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tedder Road0.1 km
- Tedder Road0.1 km
- Cunningham Crescent0.2 km
- Cunningham Crescent0.2 km
- Moorside Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118BN · Data under Open Government Licence