BH4 8BA is a safe, established residential area on West Cliff Road, 0.1km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 37.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00077723 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BA.
230
48
£ 49,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, BH4 8BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 37.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BA. The average age is 47.6. 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
Flat
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 199,821
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BA has low crime rates — 34 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
Victoria Education Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel1.0 km
- Laguna Hotel0.9 km
- Cavendish Hotel1.0 km
- New Westcliff Hotel0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Shika Lounge1.0 km
- The Westbourne0.4 km
- The Libertine0.3 km
- The Porterhouse0.5 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- N & C CAFE0.7 km
- St Michaels Church0.7 km
- All Hail Ale0.7 km
- Island Hut1.0 km
- Vesuvio1.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Da Mario0.7 km
- Chez Fred0.3 km
- Pizza Pino0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.4 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Queens Stores0.7 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.5 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.5 km
- Bournemouth2.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alum Chine Road0.1 km
- Alum Chine Road0.1 km
- St Ambrose Church0.1 km
- RL Stevenson Avenue0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BA · Data under Open Government Licence