BH4 8AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Milner Road, 0.5km from Alum Chine in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00077689 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILNER ROAD, BH4 8AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNER ROAD, BH4 8AD.
322
51
£ 49,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH4 8AD is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 BH4 8AD. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 380,000
30 sales · Mean £ 420,235
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AD has low crime rates — 26 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Queens Stores0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- DYMK0.9 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.9 km
- Canvas0.9 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Durley Inn0.6 km
- N & C CAFE0.8 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- St Michaels Church0.8 km
- The Pot Shop0.9 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.8 km
- Casa Gourmex0.9 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.9 km
- Chez Fred0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.1 km
- Bournemouth2.8 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Suspension Bridge0.1 km
- Suspension Bridge0.2 km
- Milner Road0.2 km
- Milner Road0.2 km
- Bowling Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AD · Data under Open Government Licence