BH1 1HF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km 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.
This is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00180455 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH1 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1HF.
154
31
£ 43,600 /yr
66%
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 1HF combines 66% economic activity with a 31-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 1HF. 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
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 1HF are high at 172 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
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Bath Road Service Station0.5 km
- BH1 Stop0.3 km
- Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.3 km
- Global Food Express0.3 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK1.0 km
- The Vault1.0 km
- Bar Republiq0.2 km
- Camel0.2 km
- DNA0.3 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
207 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- The Pot Shop1.0 km
- Zim Braai0.9 km
- Agora Restaurant0.3 km
- + 202 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Earthling0.3 km
- Family Shopper0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Mr Five Asian Supermarket0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.3 km
- Munchies0.3 km
- Tasty0.2 km
- Sands 2 Ltd0.7 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Marsham Court Hotel0.5 km
- Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Collection (by Best Western)0.9 km
- East Cliff Cottage Hotel1.0 km
- Heathlands Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Styles Bournemouth0.8 km
- + 48 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.9 km
- Branksome3.2 km
- Pokesdown3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Horseshoe Common0.0 km
- Top of Dean Park Crescent0.1 km
- Burlington Arcade0.2 km
- Horseshoe Common0.2 km
- Marshall Point0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11HF · Data under Open Government Licence