Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BB.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1BB 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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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH9 1BB — age 30, 20% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 23.5% year-on-year.

home £287,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Cardigan 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 23.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00077730 (shared with 30 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 1BB. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

BH9 1BB has low crime rates — 48 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 offences151
Anti-social behaviour96
Shoplifting50
Other theft34
Public order32

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.4 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.9 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.2 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.2 km
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Winton Primary School

Good840 pupils1.2 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Charminster Bakery0.9 km
  • Hi Therapies Limited0.9 km
  • Metro Market0.9 km
  • Premier Food and Wine0.9 km
  • The Grapevine0.7 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • 29 Spices1.0 km
  • Creams Cafe0.9 km
  • Erbil Shawarma0.9 km
  • Havana Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Juicy Shakes0.9 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • European Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Makkah Foods0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Ali Baba1.0 km
  • Jee Foo1.0 km
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Curry Master1.0 km
  • Etna Pizzeria1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms1.0 km
  • Lark Rise0.3 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.3 km
  • The Buffalo0.3 km
  • The Silverback Ale House0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.8 km
  • Branksome3.3 km
  • Pokesdown3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wycliffe Road0.1 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.2 km
  • Winton Banks0.2 km
  • Winton Banks0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km