BH4 8AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Cliff 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 8AY represents 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. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% 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: Average house prices are around £295k, up 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00077690 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8AY.
238
50
£ 49,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH4 8AY is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AY. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 287,500
32 sales · Mean £ 278,832
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. 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
32 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Almond & Co0.8 km
- Bennetts Family Bakery0.8 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.6 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.4 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.6 km
- Kensington Hotel0.5 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge0.5 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- The Libertine0.7 km
- The Porterhouse0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Durley Inn0.6 km
- N & C CAFE0.5 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- St Michaels Church0.5 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- Da Mario0.5 km
- Pizza Pino0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.0 km
- Bournemouth2.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.0 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Chine Crescent Road0.3 km
- Chine Crescent Road0.3 km
- St Ambrose Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AY · Data under Open Government Licence