Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MCKINLEY ROAD, BH4 8AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCKINLEY ROAD, BH4 8AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH4 8AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BH4 8AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £581k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 32.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH4 8AQ 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.

For families considering a move, BH4 8AQ represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £581k, down 32.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077689 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AQ. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 400,000

15 sales · Mean £ 382,500

Detached

£ 915,000

3 sales · Mean £ 910,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH4 8AQ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft7

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
  • Almond & Co0.9 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakery0.8 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.8 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.8 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • DYMK0.9 km
  • Shika Lounge0.7 km
  • The Vault0.9 km
  • The Libertine0.7 km
  • The Porterhouse1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Durley Inn0.7 km
  • N & C CAFE0.8 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
  • St Michaels Church0.7 km
  • The Pot Shop0.9 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Triangle Mini Market1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken1.0 km
  • Da Mario0.7 km
  • Joseph Steps Kiosk1.0 km
  • Branksome Dene Kiosk0.8 km
  • Pizza Pino1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome2.0 km
  • Bournemouth2.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Suspension Bridge0.1 km
  • Suspension Bridge0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.2 km
  • Clarendon Road0.2 km
  • St Ambrose Church0.3 km