BH1 1DF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Yelverton 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 1DF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — 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 (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (279 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00180453 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YELVERTON ROAD, BH1 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YELVERTON ROAD, BH1 1DF.
371
30
£ 43,600 /yr
67%
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
BH1 1DF is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1DF. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1DF are high at 279 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.
school Local Schools
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Oasis Fun0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.4 km
- Vitamin Shop0.4 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
64 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge1.0 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.3 km
- FYEO0.3 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
201 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- The Pot Shop0.7 km
- Zim Braai0.7 km
- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.4 km
- + 196 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Earthling0.6 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.6 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.6 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.2 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Top of Richmond Hill0.1 km
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Marshall Point0.2 km
- Bournemouth Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11DF · Data under Open Government Licence