BH4 8BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grosvenor Road, 0.1km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. 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 here average 63 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00077697 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROSVENOR ROAD, BH4 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROSVENOR ROAD, BH4 8BJ.
216
63
£ 49,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH4 8BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 66% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BJ. The average age is 62.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 241,000
4 sales · Mean £ 247,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BJ has low crime rates — 36 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- M J Wines Ltd1.0 km
- Almond & Co0.4 km
- Bennetts Family Bakery0.4 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.9 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Dean Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Grange Hotel1.0 km
- Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- DYMK0.9 km
- Shika Lounge0.9 km
- The Vault0.9 km
- The Libertine0.3 km
- The Porterhouse0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- N & C CAFE0.6 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- St Michaels Church0.6 km
- The Pot Shop0.9 km
- Zim Braai0.9 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bunny's Chicken1.0 km
- Da Mario0.5 km
- Pizza Pino0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.6 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Road0.0 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Alum Chine Road0.2 km
- Alum Chine Road0.2 km
- St Ambrose Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BJ · Data under Open Government Licence