Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

BH1 1EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH1 1EY.

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Population

154

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. BH1 1EY combines 66% economic activity with a 31-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 1EY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km 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.

This is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00180455 (shared with 37 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 1EY. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 47%
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.

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

Crime rates near BH1 1EY are high at 198 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 behaviour516
Violence and sexual offences490
Shoplifting122
Other theft99
Criminal damage and arson73

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

170 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good672 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • M J Wines Ltd0.9 km
  • Bath Road Service Station0.5 km
  • BH1 Stop0.4 km
  • Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.3 km
  • Global Food Express0.4 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

59 nearby
  • Applewood Hotel1.0 km
  • Durley Grange Hotel0.9 km
  • Washington House Hotel1.0 km
  • Marsham Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Collection (by Best Western)0.9 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • DYMK0.9 km
  • The Vault0.9 km
  • Bar Republiq0.2 km
  • Camel0.2 km
  • DNA0.4 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

206 nearby
  • Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
  • The Pot Shop0.9 km
  • Zim Braai0.9 km
  • Agora Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 201 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Triangle Mini Market0.8 km
  • Earthling0.4 km
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Bunny's Chicken0.8 km
  • Burger Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Munchies0.4 km
  • Tasty0.2 km
  • Sands 2 Ltd0.8 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.0 km
  • Branksome3.2 km
  • Pokesdown3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Burlington Arcade0.1 km
  • Horseshoe Common0.1 km
  • Burlington Arcade0.1 km
  • Top of Dean Park Crescent0.1 km
  • Marshall Point0.2 km