BH4 8AN is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Alum Chine in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00077708 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH4 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH4 8AN.
398
41
£ 49,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AN 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH4 8AN — age 41, 46% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AN. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AN has low crime rates — 32 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.9 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.8 km
- Durley Grange Hotel1.0 km
- Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Shika Lounge0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Durley Inn0.5 km
- Horizon Tapas1.0 km
- Island Hut0.7 km
- Vesuvio0.0 km
- Chineside0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Branksome Dene Kiosk0.6 km
- Joseph Steps Kiosk0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.4 km
- Bournemouth2.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bowling Green0.1 km
- Alum Chine0.1 km
- Bowling Green0.2 km
- Studland Road0.2 km
- Studland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AN · Data under Open Government Licence