BH4 8AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mckinley Road, 0.4km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k, up 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00077692 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MCKINLEY ROAD, BH4 8AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCKINLEY ROAD, BH4 8AG.
252
55
£ 49,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH4 8AG is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £441k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AG. The average age is 55.1. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 335,000
27 sales · Mean £ 328,722
Detached
£ 699,950
4 sales · Mean £ 628,712
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AG has low crime rates — 20 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
26 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Queens Stores0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Canvas0.8 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Durley Inn0.7 km
- N & C CAFE0.7 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- St Michaels Church0.7 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.7 km
- Casa Gourmex0.8 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Chez Fred0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.0 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Suspension Bridge0.2 km
- Suspension Bridge0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AG · Data under Open Government Licence