BH1 1HU is an active urban area on Dean Park Road, 0.4km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00077249 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAN PARK ROAD, BH1 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN PARK ROAD, BH1 1HU.
298
42
£ 43,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH1 1HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 42, BH1 1HU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £230k. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1HU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
25 sales · Mean £ 206,960
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1HU are high at 177 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
Linwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- M J Wines Ltd1.0 km
- Oasis Fun0.4 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.7 km
- Vitamin Shop0.7 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- DYMK1.0 km
- The Vault1.0 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.4 km
- FYEO0.3 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.2 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe1.0 km
- Zim Braai1.0 km
- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.7 km
- Bubble Pop Cafe & Shop0.3 km
- + 191 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Earthling0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.9 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.9 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Royal Bath Hotel0.8 km
- Russell Court Hotel0.7 km
- The Pavilion Arms0.7 km
- Britannia Hotel0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.9 km
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wimborne Road0.1 km
- Braidley Road0.1 km
- Top of Dean Park Crescent0.2 km
- Marshall Point0.2 km
- Dean Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11HU · Data under Open Government Licence