BH11 8BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Verney Road, 0.2km from Turbary Common in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Kinson ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BH11 8BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00077407 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNEY ROAD, BH11 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNEY ROAD, BH11 8BZ.
259
44
£ 37,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH11 8BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 44, BH11 8BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH11 8BZ. The average age is 43.7. 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
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH11 8BZ has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Heathlands Primary Academy
The Bourne Academy
Kingsleigh Primary School
Elm Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Talbot Primary School
Langside School
Oak Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Canford Convenience Store0.9 km
- Wallisdown News and Off License0.8 km
- Hillside Stores0.8 km
- Kinson Convenience Store0.6 km
- MFG East Howe Esso0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wallisdown Conservative Club0.7 km
- Talbot Rise Club0.5 km
- Ambassador and Greenbaize Snooker Club0.9 km
- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- Wallisdown Liberal Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- La Stalla Wallisdown0.9 km
- Like Mum Makes0.3 km
- Santa Cruz0.3 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.4 km
- West Howe Community Enterprises0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Heart of India0.9 km
- Kengs Garden0.9 km
- Wok 4 Go0.8 km
- FOODAHOLICS0.8 km
- Marmaris Grill & Pizza House0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- ZABKA Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome3.1 km
- Bournemouth4.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Verney Road0.1 km
- Verney Road0.1 km
- Fernheath Road0.1 km
- Fernheath Road0.2 km
- Turbary Park Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH118BZ · Data under Open Government Licence