BH4 8BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Cliff Road, 0.5km from West Hill in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH4 8BD represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BD 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 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BD.
232
60
£ 49,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BD 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 8BD is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BD. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 282,500
10 sales · Mean £ 311,155
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BD has low crime rates — 40 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
33 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.6 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Queens Stores0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.4 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.3 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.4 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.5 km
- Kensington Hotel0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- DYMK0.5 km
- Shika Lounge0.3 km
- The Vault0.5 km
- Canvas0.5 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Durley Inn0.4 km
- N & C CAFE0.5 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.6 km
- St Michaels Church0.5 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.6 km
- Da Mario0.5 km
- Casa Gourmex0.5 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.5 km
- Chez Fred0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.2 km
- Bournemouth2.4 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: BH48BD · Data under Open Government Licence