Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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

420

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /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 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH9 1BG — age 32, 40% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.

home £351,875 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1BG 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.

For renters and young professionals, BH9 1BG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, down 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00077735 (shared with 7 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 1BG. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,500

2 sales · Mean £ 170,500

Detached

£ 400,000

5 sales · Mean £ 397,200

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

BH9 1BG has low crime rates — 42 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour87
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime31
Other theft29

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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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.3 km
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Winton Primary School

Good840 pupils1.3 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.4 km
  • Ahmed Food Store0.8 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.9 km
  • Flicks0.9 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.8 km
  • Fiveways1.0 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.8 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.4 km
  • The Buffalo0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Al Balad0.9 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.9 km
  • Antepli0.9 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.6 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

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

31 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.9 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.7 km
  • Branksome3.5 km
  • Pokesdown3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Stoke Wood Road0.3 km
  • Winton Banks0.3 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.3 km
  • Winton Banks0.3 km
  • Winton Banks0.3 km