Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1AL.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
workEmployment
8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. BH1 1AL combines 65% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH1 1AL is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00172754 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1AL. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BH1 1AL are high at 171 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences601
Anti-social behaviour495
Criminal damage and arson107
Other theft107
Drugs89

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.2 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils1.4 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Amarillo Hotel1.0 km
  • Bourne Dene Hotel0.9 km
  • Mayfield Hotel1.0 km
  • Marsham Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Burley Court Hotel0.2 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Bath Road Service Station0.2 km
  • BH1 Stop0.0 km
  • Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.1 km
  • Global Food Express0.1 km
  • London Market0.2 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Bar Republiq0.2 km
  • Camel0.2 km
  • DNA0.0 km
  • Revolution0.1 km
  • Walkabout aka K-Town and Chik Box aka Locked and Loaded0.2 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

175 nearby
  • Agora Restaurant0.1 km
  • Banoffee Patisserie0.0 km
  • Beirut Lounge0.0 km
  • Bella Ciao0.0 km
  • Bournemouth Lahore0.0 km
  • + 170 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Earthling0.1 km
  • Family Shopper0.1 km
  • Mr Five Asian Supermarket0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Burger Club Ltd0.0 km
  • Munchies0.0 km
  • Tasty0.2 km
  • Bistro Pizza0.1 km
  • Mega Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth0.8 km
  • Pokesdown3.3 km
  • Branksome3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wootton Gardens0.1 km
  • Lansdowne0.1 km
  • Lansdowne0.2 km
  • Lansdowne0.2 km
  • Horseshoe Common0.2 km