BH1 1EH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.0km 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.
Within the BH1 district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00180453 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH1 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1EH.
371
30
£ 43,600 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 67% economic activity and an average age of 30, BH1 1EH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH1 1EH. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1EH are high at 276 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.
school Local Schools
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
64 nearby- Applewood Hotel0.8 km
- Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel1.0 km
- Durley Dean Hotel0.9 km
- Durley Grange Hotel0.8 km
- Kensington Hotel0.9 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- DYMK0.7 km
- Shika Lounge1.0 km
- The Vault0.7 km
- Cameo & Myu Bar0.2 km
- FYEO0.3 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
201 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
- + 196 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Triangle Mini Market0.7 km
- Earthling0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.7 km
- East Cliff Kiosk0.6 km
- Gordons Steps Kiosk0.6 km
- Jazz Fast Food Takeaway0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.2 km
- Branksome3.1 km
- Pokesdown3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- Burlington Arcade0.1 km
- St Peters Church0.1 km
- St Peters Church0.1 km
- Bournemouth Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11EH · Data under Open Government Licence