BH4 8AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Cliff Road, 0.5km from West Hill in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH4 8AX represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 71% 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 £205k, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00077702 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8AX.
196
55
£ 49,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Average age 55, 71% owned. BH4 8AX is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8AX. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
14 sales · Mean £ 233,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8AX has low crime rates — 33 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
34 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.6 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Queens Stores0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.4 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.3 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.4 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.5 km
- Kensington Hotel0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- DYMK0.5 km
- Shika Lounge0.3 km
- The Vault0.5 km
- Canvas0.5 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Durley Inn0.5 km
- N & C CAFE0.5 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.6 km
- St Michaels Church0.5 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.6 km
- Da Mario0.5 km
- Casa Gourmex0.5 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.6 km
- Chez Fred0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome2.2 km
- Bournemouth2.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chine Crescent Road0.1 km
- Chine Crescent Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Durley Chine Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48AX · Data under Open Government Licence