BH4 8BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Portarlington 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 — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00077716 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BX.
199
54
£ 49,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BX 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 8BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £243k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BX. The average age is 53.8. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 242,500
23 sales · Mean £ 237,584
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BX has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Victoria Education Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Apex Vape & CBD1.0 km
- Europa Mini Supermarket1.0 km
- Sunrise Organics1.0 km
- Almond & Co0.5 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.9 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- Shika Lounge0.8 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen0.9 km
- The Libertine0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre1.0 km
- Durley Inn1.0 km
- N & C CAFE0.5 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- St Michaels Church0.5 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.5 km
- Pizza Pino0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.7 km
- Bournemouth2.6 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
- Alum Chine Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BX · Data under Open Government Licence