BH9 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Fitzharris Avenue, 0.5km 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 outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k, up 20.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00077734 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FITZHARRIS AVENUE, BH9 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FITZHARRIS AVENUE, BH9 1BY.
383
32
£ 44,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH9 1BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH9 1BY — age 32, 56% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £433k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1BY. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Flat
£ 237,000
9 sales · Mean £ 232,833
Detached
£ 495,000
11 sales · Mean £ 496,863
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH9 1BY is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Linwood School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Corner Shop0.1 km
- Charminster Bakery0.5 km
- Hi Therapies Limited0.5 km
- Metro Market0.5 km
- Premier Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- 29 Spices0.6 km
- Creams Cafe0.5 km
- Erbil Shawarma0.5 km
- Havana Wine Bar0.5 km
- Juicy Shakes0.5 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- European Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Makkah Foods0.6 km
- Makkah Food Store0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Ali Baba0.6 km
- Jee Foo0.6 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Five Ways Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Oriental Take Away0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fiveways0.8 km
- Lark Rise0.7 km
- Richmond Arms0.5 km
- The Brunswick Hotel0.7 km
- Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms1.0 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.4 km
- Pokesdown3.3 km
- Branksome3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Heron Court Road0.1 km
- Stokewood Road0.1 km
- Heron Court Road0.1 km
- Winton Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Winton Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91BY · Data under Open Government Licence