Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AD.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1AD 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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH9 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £123k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BH9 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Alma Road, 0.3km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00077737 (shared with 5 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 BH9 1AD. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 123,500

4 sales · Mean £ 123,935

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

BH9 1AD has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences122
Anti-social behaviour78
Vehicle crime30
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.6 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.2 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.5 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.5 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.9 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Ahmed Food Store0.6 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.7 km
  • Flicks0.7 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.6 km
  • International Food Centre0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.6 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.8 km
  • Fiveways1.0 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.7 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Al Balad0.6 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.6 km
  • Antepli0.6 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.4 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.7 km
  • European Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.6 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.5 km
  • Branksome3.5 km
  • Pokesdown3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoke Wood Road0.0 km
  • Stokewood Road0.1 km
  • Heron Court Road0.2 km
  • Heron Court Road0.3 km
  • Winton Recreation Ground0.3 km