BH1 1DW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Verulam Place, 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH1 1DW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (270 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00180453 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERULAM PLACE, BH1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM PLACE, BH1 1DW.
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
High employment, young population. BH1 1DW combines 67% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1DW. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,500
30 sales · Mean £ 126,148
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1DW are high at 270 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
63 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.9 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Dean Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington 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
203 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
- The Pot Shop0.8 km
- Zim Braai0.7 km
- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.4 km
- + 198 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
- Subway0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.1 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
- Top of Dean Park Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11DW · Data under Open Government Licence