BH4 8BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Cliff Road, 0.6km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For serious buyers, BH4 8BB is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00077700 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BB.
232
60
£ 49,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BB 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, BH4 8BB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £485k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BB. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 441,250
22 sales · Mean £ 431,181
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BB has low crime rates — 43 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
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.6 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Queens Stores0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.5 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.4 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.4 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.5 km
- Kensington Hotel0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- DYMK0.6 km
- Shika Lounge0.4 km
- The Vault0.6 km
- Canvas0.6 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre1.0 km
- Durley Inn0.4 km
- N & C CAFE0.6 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- St Michaels Church0.6 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- Da Mario0.6 km
- Casa Gourmex0.6 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.6 km
- Chez Fred0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.2 km
- Bournemouth2.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chine Crescent Road0.1 km
- Chine Crescent Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Durley Chine Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BB · Data under Open Government Licence