Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

MADEIRA ROAD, BH1 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADEIRA ROAD, BH1 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

613

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH1 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BH1 1AR — age 31, 46% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £215k. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.

home £215,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH1 1AR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Madeira Road, 0.4km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH1 1AR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00077252 (shared with 35 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 BH1 1AR. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 215,000

39 sales · Mean £ 209,255

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

Crime rates near BH1 1AR are high at 173 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 offences573
Anti-social behaviour534
Shoplifting115
Criminal damage and arson103
Other theft103

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

193 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre1.0 km
  • Agora Restaurant0.2 km
  • Banoffee Patisserie0.2 km
  • Beirut Lounge0.2 km
  • Bella Ciao0.2 km
  • + 188 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Bath Road Service Station0.4 km
  • BH1 Stop0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.2 km
  • Global Food Express0.2 km
  • London Market0.1 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • Marsham Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Collection (by Best Western)0.8 km
  • East Cliff Cottage Hotel0.9 km
  • Heathlands Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Styles Bournemouth0.7 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Bar Republiq0.1 km
  • Camel0.1 km
  • DNA0.2 km
  • Revolution0.2 km
  • Walkabout aka K-Town and Chik Box aka Locked and Loaded0.1 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Earthling0.2 km
  • Family Shopper0.2 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Mr Five Asian Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Burger Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Munchies0.2 km
  • Tasty0.1 km
  • Sands 2 Ltd0.6 km
  • The Little Green Coffee Box0.8 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth0.8 km
  • Branksome3.3 km
  • Pokesdown3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horseshoe Common0.1 km
  • Horseshoe Common0.1 km
  • Wootton Gardens0.2 km
  • Top of Dean Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Burlington Arcade0.3 km