BH9 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Seaton Gardens, 0.9km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For families considering a move, BH9 1BQ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00077751 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEATON GARDENS, BH9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEATON GARDENS, BH9 1BQ.
324
36
£ 51,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH9 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BH9 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1BQ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH9 1BQ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Corner Shop0.5 km
- Ahmed Food Store0.7 km
- Charminster Supermarket0.7 km
- Flicks0.7 km
- Golden Supermarket0.8 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Moordown Bowling Club1.0 km
- Richmond Arms0.7 km
- The Brunswick Hotel0.9 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.8 km
- The Buffalo1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Al Balad0.8 km
- Almadina Cafe0.8 km
- Antepli0.8 km
- Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.4 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Makkah Food Store0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- European Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Anatolia Takeaway0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.8 km
- My Food Club. Kumrv0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.7 km
- Pokesdown3.2 km
- Branksome4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Markham Road0.1 km
- Markham Road0.2 km
- Green Road0.2 km
- Green Road0.2 km
- Winton Recreation Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91BQ · Data under Open Government Licence