BH1 1JD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH1 1JD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00180455 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH1 1JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1JD.
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
BH1 1JD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1JD. 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 1JD are high at 213 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
- Spar0.2 km
- Sweet Thoughts0.5 km
- Vitamin Shop0.5 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
56 nearby- Applewood Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.9 km
- Kensington Hotel1.0 km
- Washington House Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK0.8 km
- The Vault0.8 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.3 km
- FYEO0.3 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.1 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
204 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- The Pot Shop0.9 km
- Zim Braai0.8 km
- Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.5 km
- + 199 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Earthling0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.8 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.8 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.8 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.0 km
- Branksome3.0 km
- Pokesdown3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Marshall Point0.0 km
- Top of Dean Park Crescent0.0 km
- Top of Richmond Hill0.1 km
- Wimborne Road0.2 km
- Horseshoe Common0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11JD · Data under Open Government Licence