Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BU.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH4 8BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BH4 8BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH4 8BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Portarlington Road, 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 8BU represents members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00077726 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BU. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 270,000

36 sales · Mean £ 270,373

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH4 8BU has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour69
Shoplifting52
Violence and sexual offences34
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
  • Almond & Co0.6 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakery0.7 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.6 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.4 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.7 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.6 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • DYMK0.7 km
  • Shika Lounge0.6 km
  • The Vault0.7 km
  • The Libertine0.6 km
  • The Porterhouse0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • Durley Inn0.8 km
  • N & C CAFE0.4 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
  • St Michaels Church0.4 km
  • + 80 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
  • Da Mario0.3 km
  • Pizza Pino0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Westbourne Sandwich Company0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome1.9 km
  • Bournemouth2.5 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarendon Road0.2 km
  • Clarendon Road0.2 km
  • Queens Road0.3 km
  • St Ambrose Church0.3 km
  • Netherhall Gardens0.3 km