BH4 8AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cheyne Gardens, 0.3km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH4 8AS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% 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 £645k, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00077692 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEYNE GARDENS, BH4 8AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEYNE GARDENS, BH4 8AS.
252
55
£ 49,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, BH4 8AS is established retirement territory. With £645k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AS. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 655,000
1 sales · Mean £ 655,000
Terraced
£ 612,500
10 sales · Mean £ 604,950
Detached
£ 665,000
1 sales · Mean £ 665,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
27 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.8 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Queens Stores0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
35 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
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Canvas0.8 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Durley Inn0.7 km
- N & C CAFE0.6 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- St Michaels Church0.6 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.6 km
- Casa Gourmex0.8 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Chez Fred0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.9 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
- Suspension Bridge0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AS · Data under Open Government Licence