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.
BH1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1AL.
257
32
£ 40,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Malmesbury Park Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Earthling0.1 km
- Family Shopper0.1 km
- Mr Five Asian Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 2 more
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
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Postcode Profile: BH11AL · Data under Open Government Licence