Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

WATERLOO ROAD, BH9 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, BH9 1AU.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH9 1AU 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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BH9 1AU 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.

home £313,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH9 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Waterloo Road, 0.2km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH9 1AU 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00077732 (shared with 8 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 1AU. 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

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 272,000

6 sales · Mean £ 308,750

Detached

£ 428,000

2 sales · Mean £ 428,000

Flat

£ 217,000

1 sales · Mean £ 217,000

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

BH9 1AU has low crime rates — 49 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 offences140
Anti-social behaviour91
Shoplifting40
Vehicle crime34
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.4 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils0.9 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.2 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.2 km
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Winton Primary School

Good840 pupils1.3 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Malmesbury Park Primary School

Good687 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Corner Shop0.5 km
  • Charminster Bakery0.9 km
  • Hi Therapies Limited0.9 km
  • Metro Market0.9 km
  • Premier Food and Wine0.9 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • 29 Spices0.9 km
  • Creams Cafe0.9 km
  • Erbil Shawarma0.9 km
  • Havana Wine Bar0.9 km
  • Juicy Shakes0.9 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • European Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Makkah Foods0.2 km
  • Makkah Food Store1.0 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.9 km
  • Jee Foo0.9 km
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Burgers AJs0.5 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Lark Rise0.4 km
  • Richmond Arms0.9 km
  • Wonderful Karaoke Rooms1.0 km
  • Parkstone & Heatherlands0.4 km
  • The Buffalo0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bournemouth1.8 km
  • Branksome3.3 km
  • Pokesdown3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Winton Banks0.1 km
  • Winton Banks0.1 km
  • Winton Banks0.1 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.2 km
  • Winton Banks0.2 km