BH9 is a postcode district in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, covering 668 active and 216 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BH9 (26%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (24%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BH9 are around £357k, up 6.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH9 at 235 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BH9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH9 postcode area.
32,466
39
£ 40,429 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BH9's 63% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £357k. Property prices are trending up 6.1% 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
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Linwood School
The Epiphany School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Winton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Best One
- Cotswold Camping
- Corner Shop
- Discount Health Store
- Falafel Express
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lark Rise
- Moordown Bowling Club
- Parkstone & Heatherlands
- Royal British Legion Club
- The Buffalo
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Ali's Brasserie
- Baia Baia
- Bay Tree Coffee Shop
- Binnies Cafe
- Bournemouth Blind Society
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Biltong & Bangers
- Co-op
- Lidl
- Makkah Foods
- Tesco
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Triple Eight (888)
- Alma Fish Bar
- Baia-Baia
- Barnacles
- Bellaggio Pizzeria
- + 24 more
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Area Profile: BH9 · Data under Open Government Licence