Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

DALKEITH STEPS, BH1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALKEITH STEPS, BH1 1EZ.

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Population

154

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BH1 1EZ is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

BH1 1EZ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Dalkeith Steps, 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00180455 (shared with 37 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 1EZ. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 148,000

8 sales · Mean £ 151,562

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BH1 1EZ are high at 252 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.

Violence and sexual offences523
Anti-social behaviour514
Shoplifting205
Other theft105
Criminal damage and arson81

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils1.0 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 Ltd0.8 km
  • Oasis Fun0.2 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Sweet Thoughts0.4 km
  • Vitamin Shop0.4 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

60 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.9 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Kensington Hotel1.0 km
  • Silver How Hotel1.0 km
  • Washington House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

204 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
  • The Pot Shop0.8 km
  • Zim Braai0.8 km
  • Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.4 km
  • + 199 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Earthling0.5 km
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.8 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
  • Marshall Point0.2 km
  • Horseshoe Common0.2 km