Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

390

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH9 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 25.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Alma Road, 0.9km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 25.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00077738 (shared with 10 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 1AJ. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 185,000

9 sales · Mean £ 189,866

Detached

£ 347,000

7 sales · Mean £ 328,857

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

Crime around BH9 1AJ is moderate at 55 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour96
Shoplifting74
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.0 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.9 km
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Queen's Park Infant Academy

Good358 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Outstanding477 pupils1.3 km
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Bournemouth School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.4 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Bethany Church of England Junior School

Good358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Guven Express Ltd0.7 km
  • Ahmed Food Store0.2 km
  • Charminster Supermarket0.1 km
  • Flicks0.1 km
  • Golden Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Richmond Arms0.2 km
  • The Brunswick Hotel0.3 km
  • The Buffalo1.0 km
  • Winton Workman's Club0.9 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Al Balad0.2 km
  • Almadina Cafe0.2 km
  • Antepli0.2 km
  • Baraca Cafe Bar & Restaurant0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Parks Foundation0.2 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Makkah Food Store0.1 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • European Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Anatolia Takeaway0.1 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.0 km
  • Mr Falafel Sandwich Express0.2 km
  • My Food Club. Kumrv0.1 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.1 km
  • Pokesdown2.9 km
  • Branksome3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Arms0.1 km
  • Richmond Arms0.1 km
  • Charminster0.1 km
  • Richmond Wood Road0.1 km
  • Charminster0.2 km