Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AE.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1AE 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH9 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.

home £379,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Alma Road, 0.5km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH9 1AE 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, down 18.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00077737 (shared with 5 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 BH9 1AE. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 380,277

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

6 sales · Mean £ 287,166

Flat

£ 202,500

2 sales · Mean £ 202,500

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

BH9 1AE has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour88
Vehicle crime42
Other theft37
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.0 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.4 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.4 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.0 km
  • Charminster Bakery0.4 km
  • Hi Therapies Limited0.4 km
  • Metro Market0.4 km
  • Premier Food and Wine0.4 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • 29 Spices0.5 km
  • Creams Cafe0.4 km
  • Erbil Shawarma0.4 km
  • Havana Wine Bar0.4 km
  • Juicy Shakes0.4 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • European Supermarket0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Makkah Foods0.7 km
  • Makkah Food Store0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.5 km
  • Jee Foo0.5 km
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Five Ways Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Oriental Take Away0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fiveways0.9 km
  • Lark Rise0.8 km
  • Richmond Arms0.4 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.6 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion Arms0.9 km
  • Thornhill Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.3 km
  • Pokesdown3.3 km
  • Branksome3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Heron Court Road0.0 km
  • Heron Court Road0.1 km
  • Stokewood Road0.1 km
  • Heron Court Road0.2 km
  • Stoke Wood Road0.2 km