BH1 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within East Cliff & Springbourne ward and the Bournemouth East constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00077297 (shared with 973 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH1 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1ER.
254
40
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH1 1ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BH1 1ER has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1ER. The average age is 40.3. 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 around BH1 1ER is moderate at 59 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
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Bethany Church of England Junior School
Linwood School
St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Down the Hatch1.0 km
- Guven Express Ltd0.8 km
- Park Garage - Shell1.0 km
- Springbourne Supermarket0.6 km
- Best One Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- Amarillo Hotel0.5 km
- Bourne Dene Hotel0.8 km
- Carrington House Hotel0.8 km
- Derby Manor Hotel0.8 km
- Ingledene Guest House0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Bournemouth East Conservative Club0.9 km
- Cricketers Arms0.7 km
- The Firkin Shed (Micro pub)0.8 km
- Bar Republiq0.9 km
- Camel0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Al's Diner0.6 km
- Bella Bean1.0 km
- Bucegi0.8 km
- SukhoThai Restaurant0.6 km
- The Dorset Pantry0.6 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Earthling0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- MY Chinese Take-away0.6 km
- Pamir BBQ Express0.8 km
- Paprika0.8 km
- The Galley Fish and Chip Shop0.8 km
- The Taste of China0.8 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.1 km
- Pokesdown2.7 km
- Branksome3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Road0.0 km
- Wellington Road0.1 km
- Bournemouth Rail Station0.1 km
- Bournemouth Rail Station0.1 km
- Bournemouth Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11ER · Data under Open Government Licence