BH1 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 614 active and 871 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH1 (29%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (20%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH1 are around £390k, up 4.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH1 at 731 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, BH1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH1 postcode area.
25,104
38
£ 35,680 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH1 spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £390k. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Swanage Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers
Lytchett Minster School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole High School
Victoria Education Centre
Winchelsea School
LeAF Studio
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, Signature Collection (by Best Western)
- Amarillo Hotel
- Bay View Breeze Hotel
- Bourne Dene Hotel
- Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Collection (by Best Western)
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Best One Convenience Store
- Holland and Barrett
- Co-op
- Crescent Food Hall
- East Cliff News
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Bar Republiq
- Bournemouth Masonic Club
- Bras Haus
- Camel
- Cameo & Myu Bar
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Bournemouth & Poole College
- Cool Bean Cafe
- Joy Cafe
- Post Cook & Bier Haus
- The Coconut Tree
- + 139 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- Booze Vegas
- Earthling
- Ecomini
- Family Shopper
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Appetites
- Bistro Pizza
- Blended
- Burger Club Ltd
- Cornish Bakehouse
- + 37 more
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