Postcode BH4 8BY is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & West Cliff ward of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the West Cliff area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Cliff is £49,300 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Cliff has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
West Cliff has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Cliff is £49,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH4 8BY.
West Cliff near BH4 8BY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £700,000 |
| Flats | 164 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £580,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westbourne & West Cliff
In the BH4 8BY postcode area, located within West Cliff, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH4 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Star | Bourne Close, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BA | Walking directions to Star |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Queens Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5PW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Poole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9AE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.