Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MAXWELL ROAD, BH9 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAXWELL ROAD, BH9 1DL.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /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 1DL 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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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH9 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.

home £295,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Maxwell Road, 0.4km 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. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 15.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00077754 (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 1DL. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,500

5 sales · Mean £ 304,690

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

Crime around BH9 1DL is moderate at 61 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.

Shoplifting187
Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour79
Other theft34
Vehicle crime32

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 pupils0.6 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.3 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.3 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.3 km
  • Charminster Bakery0.7 km
  • Hi Therapies Limited0.7 km
  • Metro Market0.7 km
  • Premier Food and Wine0.7 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • 29 Spices0.7 km
  • Creams Cafe0.7 km
  • Erbil Shawarma0.7 km
  • Havana Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Juicy Shakes0.7 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.7 km
  • Jee Foo0.7 km
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Five Ways Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Burgers AJs0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Fiveways0.8 km
  • Lark Rise0.5 km
  • Richmond Arms0.7 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.9 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.6 km
  • Pokesdown3.5 km
  • Branksome3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Winton Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Winton Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Stokewood Road0.2 km
  • Stoke Wood Road0.2 km
  • Markham Road0.3 km