Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 1ED.

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Population

114

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH1 1ED 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. BH1 1ED combines 72% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

BH1 1ED is a lively urban neighbourhood on Old Christchurch Road, 0.1km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

The people who live in BH1 1ED are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00180413 (shared with 10 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 1ED. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed23.0%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near BH1 1ED are high at 257 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 behaviour545
Violence and sexual offences489
Shoplifting320
Other theft116
Drugs89

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.7 km
  • Oasis Fun0.3 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Sweet Thoughts0.3 km
  • Vitamin Shop0.3 km
  • + 51 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

63 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel0.8 km
  • Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel0.9 km
  • Durley Dean Hotel0.9 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.7 km
  • Kensington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • DYMK0.7 km
  • Shika Lounge0.9 km
  • The Vault0.7 km
  • Cameo & Myu Bar0.3 km
  • FYEO0.3 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

199 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.7 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.7 km
  • The Pot Shop0.7 km
  • Zim Braai0.7 km
  • Bowl Central - Cafe/Snackbar0.3 km
  • + 194 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.6 km
  • Earthling0.6 km
  • Family Shopper0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
  • East Cliff Kiosk0.5 km
  • Gordons Steps Kiosk0.5 km
  • Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.2 km
  • Branksome3.1 km
  • Pokesdown3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Square0.1 km