Postcode BH11 8QU 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 91.6 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 1.9 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 2,462 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 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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 8QU.
West Howe near BH11 8QU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Kinson area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,500 up to £565,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £186,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kinson
In the BH11 8QU postcode area, located within West Howe, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH11 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central | Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 8DU | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.4 mi | Kinson Market | Kinson Road, Bournemouth, BH10 4DQ | Walking directions to Kinson Market |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.