Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

VERULAM PLACE, BH1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERULAM PLACE, BH1 1DW.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour538
Violence and sexual offences536
Shoplifting316
Other theft113
Criminal damage and arson87

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.9 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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