Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

POST OFFICE ROAD, BH1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE ROAD, BH1 1BA.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH1 1BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 34, BH1 1BA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.

home £173,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH1 1BA is an active urban area on Post Office Road, 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH1 1BA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00077260 (shared with 31 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 1BA. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 159,750

12 sales · Mean £ 154,916

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

Crime rates near BH1 1BA are high at 276 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour550
Violence and sexual offences458
Shoplifting320
Other theft113
Public order82

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.8 km
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.6 km
  • Oasis Fun0.4 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Sweet Thoughts0.3 km
  • Vitamin Shop0.3 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

63 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.7 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.9 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.8 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • DYMK0.6 km
  • Shika Lounge0.9 km
  • The Vault0.6 km
  • Cameo & Myu Bar0.4 km
  • FYEO0.4 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

195 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.6 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.6 km
  • The Pot Shop0.6 km
  • Zim Braai0.6 km
  • Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.3 km
  • + 190 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
  • Earthling0.7 km
  • Family Shopper0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.6 km
  • East Cliff Kiosk0.5 km
  • Gordons Steps Kiosk0.5 km
  • Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.3 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.3 km
  • Branksome3.0 km
  • Pokesdown3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Square0.0 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km