BH4 8AF 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 8AF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k, up 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00077706 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILNER ROAD, BH4 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNER ROAD, BH4 8AF.
159
44
£ 49,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH4 8AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AF. The average age is 44.4. 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
Flat
£ 765,000
3 sales · Mean £ 761,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AF 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
12 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
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 34 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
32 nearby- Durley Inn0.4 km
- N & C CAFE0.9 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- St Michaels Church0.9 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.9 km
- Branksome Dene Kiosk0.8 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)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Milner Road0.0 km
- Milner Road0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.1 km
- Cherry Tree Walk0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AF · Data under Open Government Licence