Postcode BH11 8AY 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 West Howe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Howe is £38,348 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cornerstone Green.
West Howe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
West Howe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Howe is £38,348 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH11 8AY.
West Howe near BH11 8AY 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 2.4 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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £313,000 in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,717 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £338,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kinson
In the BH11 8AY postcode area, located within West Howe, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8AY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.