Postcode BH4 8ER is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & West Cliff area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in the South West region, and forms part of the Westbourne area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. The median sale price in Westbourne & West Cliff is £250,000 (around £311 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,750 and £317,875. The nearest station is Branksome, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upper Gardens.
Westbourne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,306 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Westbourne has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from BH4 8ER.
Westbourne near BH4 8ER 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Branksome | N/A | Walking directions to Branksome |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Upper Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Upper Gardens |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,600 up to £1,425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £1,091,250 | £446 |
| Terraced | 4 | £530,000 | £469 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £393,000 | £445 |
| Flats | 175 | £240,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £765,000 | £200,000 | — | £370,000 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £220,000 | £205,000 | £422,500 |
| 2018 | £775,000 | £206,000 | £480,000 | £470,000 |
| 2019 | £799,000 | £215,000 | £251,250 | £372,575 |
| 2020 | £839,000 | £230,000 | £449,250 | £527,500 |
| 2021 | £808,750 | £250,000 | £585,000 | £480,000 |
| 2022 | £1,155,000 | £252,000 | £425,000 | £521,000 |
| 2023 | £992,500 | £250,000 | £660,000 | £550,000 |
| 2024 | £832,500 | £245,000 | £597,000 | £535,000 |
| 2025 | £962,500 | £250,000 | £393,000 | £605,000 |
| 2026 | £891,250 | £237,500 | £388,250 | £273,888 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £486 | £285 | — | £287 |
| 2017 | £397 | £296 | £280 | £392 |
| 2018 | £296 | £303 | £306 | £339 |
| 2019 | £340 | £299 | £311 | £359 |
| 2020 | £375 | £308 | £324 | £387 |
| 2021 | £432 | £339 | £372 | £435 |
| 2022 | £435 | £358 | £439 | £447 |
| 2023 | £460 | £351 | £461 | £472 |
| 2024 | £491 | £334 | £406 | £487 |
| 2025 | £410 | £327 | £445 | £474 |
| 2026 | £527 | £301 | £482 | £307 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH4 8ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | Alumhirst Day Centre, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8ER | Other | Freehold | £730,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | St. Ambrose Cottage, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8ER | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Alumhirst Day Centre, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8ER | Other | Freehold | £1,006,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 5, Westgate Park, 28, Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8ER | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 11, Westerham Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8EY | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the BH4 8ER postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Talbot Heath School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Talbot Heath School ratingInspection information
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
St Michael's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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| 0.9 mi | Primary | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BH4 8ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 56 Seymoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9AS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9AE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | Poole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9EF | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 88-90 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Poole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BH4 8ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David D'Orton-Gibson
Westbourne & West Cliff - Elected 4 May 2023
John William Beesley
Westbourne & West Cliff - Elected 4 May 2023
Jessica Toale
Bournemouth West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BH4 8ER records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BH4 8ER in Westbourne & West Cliff is £250,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BH4 8ER, including Talbot Heath School, St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BH4 8ER is Branksome, about 1,171 m away.
BH4 8ER scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,306 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 BH4 8ER is Jessica Toale (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David D'Orton-Gibson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John William Beesley (Conservative and Unionist Party).