Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

GROSVENOR ROAD, BH4 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROSVENOR ROAD, BH4 8BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

230

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH4 8BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, BH4 8BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 54.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH4 8BL is a safe, established residential area on Grosvenor Road, 0.0km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH4 8BL represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 54.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00077723 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BL. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 280,000

9 sales · Mean £ 295,346

Detached

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH4 8BL has low crime rates — 39 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.

Anti-social behaviour70
Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime28
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.8 km
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Victoria Education Centre

Good86 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd1.0 km
  • Best One Poole Hill0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Queens Stores0.6 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.9 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.7 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel1.0 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel1.0 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.9 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • DYMK0.9 km
  • Shika Lounge0.9 km
  • The Vault0.9 km
  • Canvas0.9 km
  • Goat & Tricycle0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • N & C CAFE0.6 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe1.0 km
  • St Michaels Church0.6 km
  • The Pot Shop1.0 km
  • Zim Braai1.0 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Da Mario0.6 km
  • Casa Gourmex0.9 km
  • Paasha Turkish Kebab Ltd1.0 km
  • Chez Fred0.3 km
  • Pizza Pino0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome1.6 km
  • Bournemouth2.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Alum Chine Road0.1 km
  • St Ambrose Church0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Alum Chine Road0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km