Postcode BH11 8EG 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, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Howe is £38,348 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 76.2% 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 8EG.
West Howe near BH11 8EG 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 8EG.
In the BH11 8EG postcode area, located within West Howe, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8DU | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chaldecott Gardens, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Hillside Stores | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5HE | Walking directions to Hillside Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 5JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Columbia Food & Wine | Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 4EQ | Walking directions to Columbia Food & Wine |
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 8EG, 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 8EG records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH11 8EG in West Howe is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BH11 8EG, including Elm Academy (Outstanding), Heathlands Primary Academy (Good) and The Bourne Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH11 8EG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,424 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 8EG 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.