BH9 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Alma Road, 0.9km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH9 1AQ 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 39.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00077738 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, BH9 1AQ.
390
33
£ 44,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 1AQ — age 33, 51% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 39.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1AQ. 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
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
£ 190,500
2 sales · Mean £ 190,500
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BH9 1AQ is moderate at 54 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
Malmesbury Park Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Bethany Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Guven Express Ltd0.6 km
- Corner Shop0.5 km
- Charminster Bakery0.4 km
- Hi Therapies Limited0.3 km
- Metro Market0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Avon Social Club1.0 km
- Fiveways0.7 km
- Wonderful Karaoke Rooms0.3 km
- Winton Workman's Club1.0 km
- Richmond Arms0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- The Woodpecker Cafe1.0 km
- 29 Spices0.4 km
- Creams Cafe0.4 km
- Erbil Shawarma0.4 km
- Havana Wine Bar0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- European Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Makkah Food Store0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ali Baba0.4 km
- Jee Foo0.4 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Five Ways Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Oriental Take Away0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Pavilion Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.1 km
- Pokesdown2.9 km
- Branksome4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Richmond Wood Road0.1 km
- Charminster0.1 km
- Charminster0.1 km
- Richmond Arms0.1 km
- St. Albans Church0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91AQ · Data under Open Government Licence