Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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

BH9 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.2% year-on-year.

home £337,333 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Cardigan Road, 0.2km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH9 1BD offers 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 40.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BD 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 1BD. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 363,500

2 sales · Mean £ 363,500

Flat

£ 157,000

2 sales · Mean £ 157,000

Detached

£ 422,000

1 sales · Mean £ 422,000

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

BH9 1BD 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 offences128
Anti-social behaviour95
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime34
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.3 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.8 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.3 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.3 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Winton Primary School

Good840 pupils1.3 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Ahmed Food Store0.8 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.9 km
  • Flicks0.9 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.9 km
  • International Food Centre0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.8 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.9 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.4 km
  • The Buffalo0.3 km
  • The Silverback Ale House0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Al Balad0.9 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.9 km
  • Antepli0.9 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.6 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.9 km
  • European Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.9 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.7 km
  • Branksome3.4 km
  • Pokesdown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Winton Banks0.2 km
  • Winton Banks0.2 km
  • Winton Banks0.2 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.2 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.3 km