Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

HERON COURT ROAD, BH9 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON COURT ROAD, BH9 1DF.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1DF 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BH9 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £421k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 31.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Heron Court Road, 0.6km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For families considering a move, BH9 1DF represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £421k, down 31.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00077736 (shared with 8 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 1DF. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 276,250

4 sales · Mean £ 279,875

Detached

£ 536,000

6 sales · Mean £ 527,333

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

BH9 1DF 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 offences138
Anti-social behaviour86
Shoplifting44
Vehicle crime40
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.1 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.3 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.2 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Esso Westview Filling Station0.4 km
  • Flowers @ 1660.5 km
  • LFB Meats0.6 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.4 km
  • Lark Rise0.7 km
  • Richmond Arms0.5 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.7 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Avocado Cafe0.5 km
  • Beigelz0.4 km
  • Escobars0.5 km
  • Kids Play Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • LAHMACINO0.5 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Chickie One0.5 km
  • Curry Master0.5 km
  • Etna Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Iced Up Ltd0.5 km
  • Burgers AJs0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Makkah Food Store0.5 km
  • European Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.4 km
  • Pokesdown3.3 km
  • Branksome3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Winton Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Winton Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Heron Court Road0.2 km
  • Heron Court Road0.2 km
  • Heron Court Road0.2 km