Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

DEAN PARK ROAD, BH1 1HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN PARK ROAD, BH1 1HY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

613

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BH1 1HY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH1 1HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £187k. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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

BH1 1HY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Dean Park Road, 0.5km from Dean Park in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH1 1HY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00077252 (shared with 35 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 1HY. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 26%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 175,000

37 sales · Mean £ 188,888

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

Crime rates near BH1 1HY are high at 150 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 offences529
Anti-social behaviour423
Criminal damage and arson94
Other theft94
Shoplifting81

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils1.4 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils1.5 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Oasis Fun0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Sweet Thoughts0.7 km
  • Vitamin Shop0.7 km
  • Feng Hua Chinese Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Royal Bath Hotel0.8 km
  • Russell Court Hotel0.6 km
  • The Pavilion Arms0.7 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Cameo & Myu Bar0.3 km
  • FYEO0.3 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
  • Vinyl0.3 km
  • Bear's0.5 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

181 nearby
  • Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.7 km
  • Bubble Pop Cafe & Shop0.3 km
  • Cat Cafe0.3 km
  • Doner Kebab UK0.3 km
  • Funki Griller 20.7 km
  • + 176 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • East Cliff Kiosk0.9 km
  • Gordons Steps Kiosk0.9 km
  • Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.4 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Crispy as Duck0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Earthling0.3 km
  • Family Shopper0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth0.7 km
  • Branksome3.3 km
  • Pokesdown3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horseshoe Common0.3 km
  • Horseshoe Common0.3 km
  • Wootton Gardens0.3 km
  • Top of Dean Park Crescent0.3 km
  • Braidley Road0.3 km