BH9 1AL 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 1AL 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. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00077737 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AL.
288
32
£ 44,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH9 1AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates BH9 1AL — age 32, 43% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1AL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 189,500
2 sales · Mean £ 189,500
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH9 1AL 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.
school Local Schools
Linwood School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury Park Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
64 nearby- 29 Spices0.4 km
- Creams Cafe0.4 km
- Erbil Shawarma0.4 km
- Havana Wine Bar0.4 km
- Juicy Shakes0.4 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- European Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Makkah Foods0.7 km
- Makkah Food Store0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Ali Baba0.4 km
- Jee Foo0.4 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Five Ways Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Oriental Take Away0.8 km
- + 25 more
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Pavilion Arms0.8 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
- Stokewood Road0.1 km
- Heron Court Road0.1 km
- Stoke Wood Road0.2 km
- Heron Court Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91AL · Data under Open Government Licence