BH1 1AQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH1 1AQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 20 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00172752 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1AQ.
1,312
20
£ 40,500 /yr
4%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH1 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, BH1 1AQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1AQ. The average age is 20.1. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1AQ are high at 161 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
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Linwood School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Amarillo Hotel0.7 km
- Bourne Dene Hotel0.8 km
- Carrington House Hotel1.0 km
- Derby Manor Hotel0.9 km
- Ingledene Guest House0.9 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Oasis Fun0.4 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.8 km
- Vitamin Shop0.8 km
- Bath Road Service Station0.5 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Cameo & Myu Bar0.5 km
- FYEO0.4 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
- Vinyl0.5 km
- Bar Republiq0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.8 km
- Bubble Pop Cafe & Shop0.5 km
- Cat Cafe0.5 km
- Doner Kebab UK0.4 km
- Funki Griller 20.7 km
- + 131 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- East Cliff Kiosk0.9 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.9 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Earthling0.2 km
- Family Shopper0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.5 km
- Pokesdown3.1 km
- Branksome3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cranborne House0.0 km
- Purbeck House0.1 km
- Purbeck House0.1 km
- Cranborne House0.1 km
- Lansdowne0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11AQ · Data under Open Government Licence