BH4 8AE is a safe, established residential area on Milner Road, 0.6km from Alum Chine in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH4 8AE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £912k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00077708 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILNER ROAD, BH4 8AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNER ROAD, BH4 8AE.
398
41
£ 49,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH4 8AE spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AE. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 875,000
6 sales · Mean £ 882,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AE has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- West Cliff News & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Londis0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- DYMK0.9 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.9 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.9 km
- Canvas0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Durley Inn0.5 km
- N & C CAFE0.9 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- St Michaels Church0.9 km
- The Pot Shop0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Triangle Mini Market1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bunny's Chicken1.0 km
- Da Mario0.9 km
- Branksome Dene Kiosk0.7 km
- Casa Gourmex0.9 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.3 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bowling Green0.0 km
- Milner Road0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.1 km
- Milner Road0.1 km
- Alum Chine0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AE · Data under Open Government Licence