BH1 1DS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH1 1DS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00180413 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1DS.
114
30
£ 43,600 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH1 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BH1 1DS is a young, economically active community — 72% 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 1DS. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1DS are high at 258 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Oasis Fun0.4 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.3 km
- Vitamin Shop0.3 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
- Kensington Hotel0.8 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge0.9 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.3 km
- FYEO0.4 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
197 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- The Pot Shop0.7 km
- Zim Braai0.7 km
- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.3 km
- + 192 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
- Earthling0.6 km
- Family Shopper0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.6 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.5 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.5 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.2 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11DS · Data under Open Government Licence