BH4 0FQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
BH4 0FQ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 0FQ are sourced from Output Area E00077719 (shared with 290 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH4 0FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH4 0FQ.
255
38
£ 46,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH4 0FQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0FQ. The average age is 38.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 0FQ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.9 km
- Laguna Hotel0.8 km
- Mount Lodge0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Southernhay Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- N & C CAFE0.7 km
- St Michaels Church0.7 km
- Chocol-80.1 km
- Argyll Gardens Bowling Club0.8 km
- 44 Bam.Boo0.1 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Da Mario0.7 km
- Chez Fred0.0 km
- Pizza Pino0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.1 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots0.1 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.1 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.1 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Westbourne0.1 km
- The Libertine0.2 km
- The Porterhouse0.3 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.3 km
- Bournemouth2.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Library0.1 km
- The Westbourne0.1 km
- The Libertine0.1 km
- Grosvenor Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH40FQ · Data under Open Government Licence