Postcode BH11 8AF is located in an urban city, within the Kinson ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Kinson West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kinson West is £41,382 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cornerstone Green.
Kinson West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Kinson West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kinson West is £41,382 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH11 8AF.
Kinson West near BH11 8AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cornerstone Green | Small | Walking directions to Cornerstone Green |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,717 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £330,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £305,000 | £351 |
| Terraced | 20 | £282,500 | £357 |
| Flats | 13 | £165,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269,000 | £145,000 | £230,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £281,750 | £149,000 | £237,500 | £225,000 |
| 2018 | £307,500 | £175,000 | £256,750 | £247,500 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £188,750 | £250,000 | £242,500 |
| 2020 | £295,500 | £160,000 | £255,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £182,500 | £274,000 | £257,250 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £190,000 | £321,000 | £284,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £190,000 | £300,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £357,000 | £204,500 | £300,000 | £286,000 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £178,500 | £299,000 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £160,000 | £317,500 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314 | £225 | £266 | £255 |
| 2017 | £317 | £225 | £261 | £286 |
| 2018 | £335 | £251 | £287 | £289 |
| 2019 | £341 | £290 | £268 | £286 |
| 2020 | £336 | £296 | £288 | £251 |
| 2021 | £383 | £321 | £310 | £317 |
| 2022 | £417 | £305 | £350 | £363 |
| 2023 | £415 | £268 | £330 | £361 |
| 2024 | £402 | £292 | £332 | £356 |
| 2025 | £394 | £277 | £350 | £356 |
| 2026 | £317 | £270 | £348 | £393 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 8AF.
In the BH11 8AF postcode area, located within Kinson West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 8AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central | Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8DU | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Stores | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HE | Walking directions to Hillside Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Chaldecott Gardens, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Bear Cross Express | Anchor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9HS | Walking directions to Tesco Bear Cross Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH11 8AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cameron Ralph Adams
Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023
Duane William Farr
Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023
Michelle Andrea Dower
Kinson - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH11 8AF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BH11 8AF in Kinson West is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BH11 8AF, including Elm Academy (Outstanding), Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good) and Heathlands Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH11 8AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West covering BH11 8AF is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cameron Ralph Adams (Conservative and Unionist Party), Duane William Farr (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michelle Andrea Dower (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.