BH11 Postcode District
BH11 is one of 11 Postcode Districts for the Bournemouth Post town in Dorset
The BH11 postcode district is located in the BH Bournemouth postal area, BH11 has a population of 20,871 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.17 square miles (8.22 square kilometres or 2,029.98 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of BH11. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the BH11 postcode district is Bournemouth, located in the county of Dorset. Other significant settlements in this district include Bearwood, also in Bournemouth.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BH11 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector BH11 8, covers Bournemouth in Dorset.
The sector BH11 9, covers Bournemouth in Dorset.
Post towns for this district are BOURNEMOUTH, BROADSTONE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area with a total of 504 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndown | 3.07 | NNE |
| Bournemouth | 3.57 | SE |
| Wimborne Minster | 3.75 | NW |
| Poole | 3.86 | SW |
| Christchurch | 6.50 | ESE |
| Ringwood | 8.22 | NE |
| Verwood | 8.48 | NNE |
| Wareham | 9.69 | WSW |
| Swanage | 10.77 | S |
| New Milton | 11.85 | E |
| Blandford Forum | 12.38 | WNW |
| Fordingbridge | 12.84 | NNE |
| Lymington | 16.79 | E |
| Yarmouth | 19.16 | ESE |
| Sturminster Newton | 20.14 | NW |
| Shaftesbury | 20.58 | NW |
| Totton | 21.93 | ENE |
| Salisbury | 22.00 | NNE |
| Wilton | 22.10 | N |
| Dorchester | 22.75 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 576
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 9 | 258 |
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 8 | 214 |
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 9 | 75 |
| Bearwood | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 9 | 14 |
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 8 | 9 |
| Bearwood | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 9 | 5 |
| BOURNEMOUTH | BOURNEMOUTH | BH11 9 | 1 |
Street list for BH11
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WIMBORNE ROAD A347 | 535 |
| CUNNINGHAM PLACE | 225 |
| RINGWOOD ROAD A348 | 214 |
| RINGWOOD ROAD A348 | 214 |
| CANFORD ROAD | 183 |
| CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT | 168 |
| KING JOHN CLOSE | 121 |
| LYDFORD GARDENS | 83 |
| DOWNEY CLOSE | 77 |
| KINSON ROAD | 69 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2066 |
| Shoplifting | 625 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 593 |
| Other theft | 336 |
| Public order | 333 |
| Vehicle crime | 302 |
| Burglary | 285 |
| Drugs | 91 |
| Other crime | 58 |
| Possession of weapons | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Robbery | 27 |
| Bicycle theft | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 22 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIMBORNE ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 30 | BH11 9AF | View map | |
| RINGWOOD ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 22 | BH11 8LY | View map | |
| WALLISDOWN ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 13 | BH11 8PN | View map | |
| ANCHOR ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | 9 | BH11 9HS | View map | |
| CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT | BOURNEMOUTH | 6 | BH11 8DU | View map |
Schools in the district
Heathlands Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Springwater Road , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 8HB
Headteacher: Miss Janine Harries (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kinson Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Kinson , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9DG
Headteacher: Miss Victoria Bryan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Kinson Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Kinson , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9DG
Headteacher: Mrs Michele Lawson
Ofsted rating: Good
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durdells Avenue , Kinson , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9EH
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Lord (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oak Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Duck Lane , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9JJ
Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Richley (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Elm Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holloway Avenue , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9JN
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Wakeman (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
LeAF Studio
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Holloway Avenue , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9JW
Headteacher: Mrs Nadine Lapskas
Ofsted rating: Good
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Barons Road , Bearwood , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9UN
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Barons Road , Bearwood , Bournemouth
Postcode: BH11 9UN
Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poole Lane Dental Practice (tamali) | 227 POOLE LANE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 9DS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Poole Lane Dental Practice | 226 POOLE LANE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 9DS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Practice (1502 Wimborne Road) | 1502 WIMBORNE ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 9AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Bear Cross Dental Practice | 28 FULWOOD AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 9NJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Howe Clinic | CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT, WEST HOWE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 8DN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avicenna Pharmacy | 24/26 CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT, WEST HOWE, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 8DU | PHARMACY | Call 01202 573751 |
| 2 | Bearwood Pharmacy | UNIT 4 BEARWOOD CENTRE, KING JOHN AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH11 9TF | PHARMACY | Call 01202 594100 |
| 3 | West Howe Pharmacy | 24-26 CUNNINGHAM CRESCENT, WEST HOWE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH11 8DU | PHARMACY | Call 01202 573751 |
| 4 | Bear Cross Pharmacy | 52 ANCHOR ROAD, BEAR CROSS, BOURNEMOUTH, BH11 9HS | PHARMACY | Call 01202 573612 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (wallisdown) | 288A WALLISDOWN ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, BH11 8PN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £388,544 | 87 | £393,592 | 130 | £395,374 | 96 | £421,329 | 134 |
| Semi-detached | £316,435 | 64 | £313,713 | 87 | £302,333 | 70 | £335,263 | 112 |
| Terraced | £275,315 | 70 | £286,185 | 62 | £287,528 | 45 | £287,207 | 60 |
| Flats | £183,874 | 22 | £172,970 | 33 | £196,494 | 17 | £166,763 | 46 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M27 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.53
Average Driving Distance: 19.97
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 503
M27 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.34
Average Driving Distance: 22.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 503
M27 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.80
Average Driving Distance: 25.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 503
M271 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.83
Average Driving Distance: 26.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 503
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BH11 8 | Winton Delivery Office |
| BH11 9 | Winton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | H | 1 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| B | H | 1 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the BH11 postal code are BOURNEMOUTH and Bearwood.
The BH11 Postcode shares a border with BH21 (WIMBORNE, Corfe Mullen, Three Legged Cross), BH10 (BOURNEMOUTH), BH12 (POOLE, Branksome, Parkstone) and BH17 (POOLE, Nuffield Industrial Estate).
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