BH1 1DT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Old Christchurch Road, 0.0km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (269 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00180453 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1DT.
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
With 67% economic activity and an average age of 30, BH1 1DT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1DT. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1DT are high at 269 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
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 Thoughts0.3 km
- Vitamin Shop0.3 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Dean Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- Silver How Hotel0.9 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.2 km
- FYEO0.3 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.2 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
204 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- Zim Braai0.8 km
- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.3 km
- + 199 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Earthling0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- + 4 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
- Subway0.3 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.1 km
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- St Peters Church0.1 km
- St Peters Church0.2 km
- Top of Richmond Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11DT · Data under Open Government Licence