Postcode BH11 8HQ 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 high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
West Howe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
West Howe has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.2% 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 8HQ.
West Howe near BH11 8HQ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH11 8HQ.
In the BH11 8HQ postcode area, located within West Howe, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kinson Market | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, BH10 4DQ | Walking directions to Kinson Market |
| 0.3 mi | Columbia Food & Wine | Columbia Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 4EQ | Walking directions to Columbia Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Central | Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8DU | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.5 mi | Żabka | Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8PN | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8HQ, 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 8HQ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8HQ in West Howe is £305,000 (about £354 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BH11 8HQ, including Heathlands Primary Academy (Good), The Bourne Academy (Good) and Kingsleigh Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH11 8HQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,322 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 8HQ 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.