BH4 8BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Cliff Road, 0.3km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH4 8BE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 50.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00077692 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH4 8BE.
252
55
£ 49,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, BH4 8BE is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £347k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 50.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BE. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 320,000
55 sales · Mean £ 341,235
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BE has low crime rates — 27 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Best One Poole Hill0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Queens Stores0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.6 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- Shika Lounge0.7 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Canvas0.8 km
- Goat & Tricycle0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Durley Inn0.8 km
- N & C CAFE0.6 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- St Michaels Church0.6 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Da Mario0.6 km
- Casa Gourmex0.8 km
- Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Chez Fred0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.9 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BE · Data under Open Government Licence