Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MAXWELL ROAD, BH9 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1DQ 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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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH9 1DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £379k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 87.7% year-on-year.

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

BH9 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Maxwell Road, 0.8km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH9 1DQ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, up 87.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00077756 (shared with 6 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 1DQ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 400,000

10 sales · Mean £ 421,000

Flat

£ 215,000

11 sales · Mean £ 205,094

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

Crime around BH9 1DQ is moderate at 50 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 offences119
Anti-social behaviour80
Shoplifting58
Vehicle crime47
Other theft34

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 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.0 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.1 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
  • Guven Express Ltd0.9 km
  • Ahmed Food Store0.5 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.5 km
  • Flicks0.5 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.5 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.7 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.9 km
  • The Buffalo0.9 km
  • The Silverback Ale House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Al Balad0.5 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.5 km
  • Antepli0.5 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.2 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.5 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • European Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.5 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.4 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.6 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.5 km
  • Pokesdown3.1 km
  • Branksome4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Maxwell Road0.2 km
  • Winton Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Winton Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Markham Road0.2 km
  • St. Albans Church0.3 km