BH11 8AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moore Avenue, 0.5km from Kinson in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 20.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00077389 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORE AVENUE, BH11 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORE AVENUE, BH11 8AY.
301
37
£ 37,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in BH11 8AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8AY. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 203,500
8 sales · Mean £ 200,562
Semi-Detached
£ 281,055
1 sales · Mean £ 281,055
Detached
£ 231,000
2 sales · Mean £ 231,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH11 8AY is moderate at 53 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
Elm Academy
Heathlands Primary Academy
Oak Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
The Bourne Academy
LeAF Studio
Kingsleigh Primary School
Kinson Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Like Mum Makes1.0 km
- Santa Cruz1.0 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.3 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.1 km
- Cafe 251.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- FOODAHOLICS0.7 km
- Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House1.0 km
- Taste of Bengal0.3 km
- Wonderfrys1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hillside Stores0.7 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.8 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.7 km
- Smith's News0.7 km
- The Southern Co-op0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.7 km
- Bournemouth5.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Philips Church0.1 km
- St Philips Church0.1 km
- Rochester Road0.1 km
- Travellers Lane0.1 km
- Travellers Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118AY · Data under Open Government Licence