BH11 8BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Road, 0.5km from Kinson in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH11 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00077400 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT ROAD, BH11 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT ROAD, BH11 8BQ.
340
38
£ 42,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, BH11 8BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8BQ. The average age is 37.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 271,000
4 sales · Mean £ 288,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH11 8BQ is moderate at 69 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
The Bourne Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Oak Academy
Kinson Academy
LeAF Studio
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Hillside Stores0.5 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.5 km
- Peter's News0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chips Ahoy0.6 km
- Hong Kong City0.6 km
- FOODAHOLICS0.5 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.8 km
- Taste of Bengal0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Talbot Rise Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Like Mum Makes0.8 km
- Santa Cruz0.8 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.2 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.2 km
- Cornerstone Church0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.7 km
- Bournemouth4.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cunningham Crescent0.2 km
- St Philips Church0.2 km
- St Philips Church0.2 km
- Cunningham Crescent0.2 km
- Tedder Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118BQ · Data under Open Government Licence