BH1 1HL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Dean Park Crescent, 0.3km from Bournemouth in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Bournemouth Central ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH1 1HL offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BH1 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00180455 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAN PARK CRESCENT, BH1 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN PARK CRESCENT, BH1 1HL.
154
31
£ 43,600 /yr
66%
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
BH1 1HL is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1HL. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BH1 1HL are high at 169 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 Ltd0.9 km
- Bath Road Service Station0.5 km
- BH1 Stop0.4 km
- Bournemouth Kosher Facility0.3 km
- Global Food Express0.3 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- DYMK1.0 km
- The Vault1.0 km
- Bar Republiq0.2 km
- Camel0.2 km
- DNA0.4 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
206 nearby- Bournemouth Tennis Centre0.8 km
- Olive Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- The Pot Shop1.0 km
- Zim Braai0.9 km
- Agora Restaurant0.3 km
- + 201 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Triangle Mini Market0.9 km
- Earthling0.4 km
- Family Shopper0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Mr Five Asian Supermarket0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bunny's Chicken0.9 km
- Burger Club Ltd0.4 km
- Munchies0.4 km
- Tasty0.2 km
- Sands 2 Ltd0.8 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Marsham Court Hotel0.6 km
- Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Sure Collection (by Best Western)0.9 km
- Heathlands Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Styles Bournemouth0.8 km
- Premier Inn Bournemouth Eastcliff0.9 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth0.9 km
- Branksome3.2 km
- Pokesdown3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Horseshoe Common0.1 km
- Top of Dean Park Crescent0.1 km
- Marshall Point0.1 km
- Horseshoe Common0.2 km
- Top of Richmond Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH11HL · Data under Open Government Licence