BH4 8AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mckinley 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00077689 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MCKINLEY ROAD, BH4 8AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCKINLEY ROAD, BH4 8AP.
322
51
£ 49,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 51, BH4 8AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AP. 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
£ 378,000
3 sales · Mean £ 364,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AP has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
14 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Fair Trader1.0 km
- West Cliff News & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- The Libertine0.9 km
- Westbourne Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Durley Inn0.5 km
- N & C CAFE0.8 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- St Michaels Church0.8 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.8 km
- Branksome Dene Kiosk0.8 km
- Casa Gourmex0.8 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.2 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Milner Road0.1 km
- Milner Road0.2 km
- Suspension Bridge0.2 km
- Bowling Green0.2 km
- Bowling Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AP · Data under Open Government Licence