BH9 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Alma Road, 0.1km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH9 1AB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 86.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00077732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AB.
414
30
£ 40,600 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH9 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH9 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 86.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1AB. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 309,750
2 sales · Mean £ 309,750
Flat
£ 151,500
2 sales · Mean £ 151,500
Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH9 1AB has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Winton Academy
Glenmoor Academy
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Winton Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms1.0 km
- Thornhill Guest House0.7 km
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Ahmed Food Store0.8 km
- Charminster Supermarket0.9 km
- Flicks0.9 km
- Golden Supermarket0.8 km
- International Food Centre0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Richmond Arms0.8 km
- The Brunswick Hotel1.0 km
- Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.9 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.5 km
- The Buffalo0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Al Balad0.8 km
- Almadina Cafe0.8 km
- Antepli0.8 km
- Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.6 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Makkah Food Store0.9 km
- European Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Anatolia Takeaway0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.8 km
- My Food Club. Kumrv0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.6 km
- Branksome3.3 km
- Pokesdown3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Winton Banks0.1 km
- Stoke Wood Road0.2 km
- Winton Banks0.2 km
- Winton Banks0.2 km
- Winton Banks0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91AB · Data under Open Government Licence