BH11 8BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Avenue, 0.4km from East Howe in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00077399 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERY AVENUE, BH11 8BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY AVENUE, BH11 8BL.
266
35
£ 42,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8BL 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
With 54% social renting, BH11 8BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8BL. The average age is 35.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 225,833
Flat
£ 124,250
2 sales · Mean £ 124,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH11 8BL has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bourne Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
Elm Academy
Heathlands Primary Academy
Kinson Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Hill View Primary School
Oak Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- GS Convenience0.9 km
- Hillside Stores0.1 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Piers0.9 km
- Like Mum Makes0.8 km
- Santa Cruz0.8 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.5 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chips Ahoy0.3 km
- Hong Kong City0.3 km
- FOODAHOLICS0.1 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.8 km
- Taste of Bengal0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Talbot Rise Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.7 km
- Bournemouth4.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moorside Road0.1 km
- Moorside Road0.1 km
- Tedder Road0.1 km
- East Howe Shops0.2 km
- East Howe Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118BL · Data under Open Government Licence