Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BS.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH4 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BH4 8BS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 72% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 84.6% year-on-year.

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

BH4 8BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Portarlington Road, 0.1km from Westbourne in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Westbourne & West Cliff ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH4 8BS represents members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 84.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00077698 (shared with 8 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 8BS. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

13 sales · Mean £ 237,226

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

BH4 8BS has low crime rates — 29 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 behaviour58
Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11

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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
  • Almond & Co0.5 km
  • Bennetts Family Bakery0.5 km
  • Cook0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.8 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.6 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.9 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • DYMK0.9 km
  • Shika Lounge0.8 km
  • The Vault0.9 km
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Libertine0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Durley Inn0.9 km
  • N & C CAFE0.6 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
  • St Michaels Church0.5 km
  • The Pot Shop0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
  • Da Mario0.5 km
  • Pizza Pino0.7 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Westbourne Sandwich Company0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Branksome1.7 km
  • Bournemouth2.7 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Ambrose Church0.1 km
  • St Ambrose Church0.1 km
  • St Ambrose Church0.2 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km