Postcode BH4 9DF 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 Westbourne area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. The nearest station is Branksome, about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upper Gardens.
Westbourne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Westbourne has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 296 ft away from BH4 9DF.
Westbourne near BH4 9DF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Upper Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Upper Gardens |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Westbourne & West Cliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £1,195,000 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £471,500 | £550 |
| Flats | 152 | £242,500 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £725,000 | £200,000 | — | £387,500 |
| 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 | £827,500 | £250,000 | £393,000 | £610,000 |
| 2026 | £1,212,500 | £238,000 | £550,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £438 | £284 | — | £281 |
| 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 | £387 | £326 | £445 | £436 |
| 2026 | £593 | £304 | £655 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BH4 9DF.
In the BH4 9DF postcode area, located within Westbourne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH4 9DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Queens Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Star | Bourne Close, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 6BA | Walking directions to Star |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Poole Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH2 5PW | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH4 9AE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 BH4 9DF, 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 9DF records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 BH4 9DF in Westbourne is £250,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BH4 9DF, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good), Talbot Heath School and Kings Bournemouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BH4 9DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,567 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 9DF 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).
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.