BH1 1EW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Old Christchurch Road, 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH1 1EW 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 (260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1EW 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 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1EW.
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£ 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 1EW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1EW. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 137,500
1 sales · Mean £ 137,500
Detached
£ 349,000
1 sales · Mean £ 349,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1EW are high at 260 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 Ltd0.8 km
- Oasis Fun0.3 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.3 km
- Vitamin Shop0.3 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
61 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- Silver How Hotel0.9 km
- Washington House Hotel0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.2 km
- FYEO0.2 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 Shopper0.4 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 Takeaway0.1 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.1 km
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Top of Richmond Hill0.2 km
- St Peters Church0.2 km
- St Peters Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11EW · Data under Open Government Licence