BH4 8BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Portarlington 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 8BU 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. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH4 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00077726 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTARLINGTON ROAD, BH4 8BU.
201
53
£ 49,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH4 8BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BH4 8BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH4 8BU. The average age is 52.7. 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
£ 270,000
36 sales · Mean £ 270,373
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH4 8BU has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. 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
33 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Almond & Co0.6 km
- Bennetts Family Bakery0.7 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.6 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.4 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.7 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
- Kensington Hotel0.6 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge0.6 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- The Libertine0.6 km
- The Porterhouse0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Durley Inn0.8 km
- N & C CAFE0.4 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- St Michaels Church0.4 km
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- Da Mario0.3 km
- Pizza Pino0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Westbourne Sandwich Company0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Branksome1.9 km
- Bournemouth2.5 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Clarendon Road0.2 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
- St Ambrose Church0.3 km
- Netherhall Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH48BU · Data under Open Government Licence