BH4 8BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grosvenor Road, 0.2km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH4 8BQ represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An established, mature community with an average age of 63 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00077697 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROSVENOR ROAD, BH4 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROSVENOR ROAD, BH4 8BQ.
216
63
£ 49,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BQ 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 8BQ 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. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BQ. 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
£ 272,500
43 sales · Mean £ 263,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BQ has low crime rates — 35 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Applewood Hotel1.0 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- Laguna Hotel0.7 km
- Washington House Hotel1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- DYMK1.0 km
- Shika Lounge1.0 km
- The Vault1.0 km
- The Westbourne0.2 km
- Canvas1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 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
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Da Mario0.5 km
- Chez Fred0.2 km
- Casa Gourmex1.0 km
- Pizza Pino0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots0.3 km
- Arrowedge Chemists0.3 km
- Peter Treble Butcher's0.3 km
- Westbourne Convenience Store0.2 km
- Best One Poole Hill1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.5 km
- Bournemouth2.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Road0.0 km
- Marlborough Road0.0 km
- Library0.2 km
- Alum Chine Road0.2 km
- Alum Chine Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BQ · Data under Open Government Licence