Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WOOTTON GARDENS, BH1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOTTON GARDENS, BH1 1BJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

392

cake
Avg Age

34

payments
Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

work
Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BH1 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

BH1 1BJ is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

home £120,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH1 1BJ is an active urban area on Wootton Gardens, 0.2km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH1 1BJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (269 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00172763 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1BJ. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
lightbulb

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

Flat

£ 120,000

17 sales · Mean £ 120,514

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

Crime rates near BH1 1BJ are high at 269 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour534
Violence and sexual offences475
Shoplifting323
Other theft107
Public order86

school Local Schools

P

St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.7 km
S

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.6 km
  • Bath Road Service Station0.7 km
  • BH1 Stop0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.6 km
  • Global Food Express0.7 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.7 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.8 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.8 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.6 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.7 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • DYMK0.6 km
  • Shika Lounge0.8 km
  • The Vault0.6 km
  • Bar Republiq0.5 km
  • Camel0.5 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

194 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.5 km
  • N & C CAFE0.9 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.6 km
  • St Michaels Church0.9 km
  • The Pot Shop0.6 km
  • + 189 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.5 km
  • Earthling0.7 km
  • Family Shopper0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.5 km
  • Da Mario1.0 km
  • Burger Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Munchies0.7 km
  • Tasty0.5 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.3 km
  • Branksome2.9 km
  • Pokesdown4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hampshire Court0.1 km
  • Bourne Avenue0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Boots0.1 km