BH1 1ED is a lively urban neighbourhood on Old Christchurch Road, 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
The people who live in BH1 1ED are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00180413 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1ED.
114
30
£ 43,600 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH1 1ED 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
High employment, young population. BH1 1ED combines 72% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1ED. 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 1ED are high at 257 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 Fun0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.3 km
- Vitamin Shop0.3 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 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
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge0.9 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.3 km
- FYEO0.3 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
199 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
- + 194 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
- Earthling0.6 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.5 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
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.8 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: BH11ED · Data under Open Government Licence