Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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

381

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1AN 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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

71% of homes in BH9 1AN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 31 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending down 52.4% year-on-year.

home £299,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Alma Road, 0.2km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Talbot & Branksome Woods ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 71% 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: Average house prices are around £299k, down 52.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00077583 (shared with 14 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 1AN. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 187,428

Detached

£ 330,000

7 sales · Mean £ 337,428

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

BH9 1AN 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour79
Shoplifting34
Vehicle crime32
Other theft29

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 pupils0.7 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.3 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.4 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.4 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Winton Primary School

Good840 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.9 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Ahmed Food Store0.7 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.8 km
  • Flicks0.8 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.7 km
  • International Food Centre0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.7 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.9 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.8 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.6 km
  • The Buffalo0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Al Balad0.8 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.8 km
  • Antepli0.8 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.6 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.8 km
  • European Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.7 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.5 km
  • Branksome3.3 km
  • Pokesdown3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoke Wood Road0.1 km
  • Winton Banks0.2 km
  • Stokewood Road0.2 km
  • Winton Banks0.3 km
  • Winton Banks0.3 km