Alum Chine Road is in Bournemouth and in Bournemouth district. BH4 8DZ is located in the Westbourne & West Cliff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bournemouth West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH4 8EL, BH4 8DS, BH4 8EG, BH4 8DU, BH13 6ES, BH4 8DX, BH4 8ED, BH4 8EY, BH13 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH4 8DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 53.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BH4 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59% | 50.9% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 28.6% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 47.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 45.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.3% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 86.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 74.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 13.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 74.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alum Chine Road was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% higher than the Talbot & Branksome Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alum Chine Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Talbot & Branksome Woods and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 64 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-03-25 | £384,957 |
| Flat 7 Chine Walk House, 66 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-12-22 | £225,229 |
| Flat 1 64 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-07-16 | £304,319 |
| Flat 3 56 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-01-07 | £205,547 |
| Flat 4 56 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2020-11-12 | £220,993 |
BH4 8DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Somerville Road , BH2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Winston Avenue , Branksome BH12 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherlands Primary School Library Road , Parkstone BH12 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthill Infant School Courthill Road , Parkstone BH14 9HL | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Academy Winton Way , BH10 4HT | 4out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenmoor Academy Beswick Avenue , Ensbury Park BH10 4EX | 4out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bourne Academy Hadow Road , BH10 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre 12 Lindsay Road , Branksome Park BH13 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road , BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9NJ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road , BH2 6LD | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School St Osmund's Road , Parkstone BH14 9JY | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moka Pot | 44 Seamoor Road | 257 yd | |
| Lazy Fox | 18 Seamoor Road | 263 yd | |
| Westbourne Tandoori | 42 Seamoor Road | 264 yd | |
| Camden Bar | 46 Seamoor Road | 264 yd | |
| The Hutch Westbourne LTD | 62 Seamoor Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Libertine | 1 Alumhurst Road | 83 yd | |
| Westbourne Conservative Club | 6 Alum Chine Road | 141 yd | |
| The Porterhouse | 113 Poole Road | 404 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 45 Poole Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Sandwich Company | 55 Seamoor Road | 287 yd | |
| Chez Fred | 8-10 Seamoor Road | 296 yd | |
| Subway | 81 Poole Road | 360 yd | |
| Pizza Pino | 119 Poole Road | 404 yd | |
| Da Mario | 12 Queens Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 54-60 Seamoor Road | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 469 yd | |
| Tesco | Poole Road | 892 yd | |
| Co-op | 14 Queens Road | 896 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.