BH9 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Cardigan Road, 0.3km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BH9 1BH offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00077730 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BH.
527
30
£ 40,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH9 1BH 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
BH9 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 20% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1BH. The average age is 30.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH9 1BH 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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Linwood School
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Glenmoor Academy
Winton Academy
Winton Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Charminster Bakery1.0 km
- Hi Therapies Limited1.0 km
- Metro Market1.0 km
- Premier Food and Wine1.0 km
- The Grapevine0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- Erbil Shawarma1.0 km
- Havana Wine Bar1.0 km
- Juicy Shakes1.0 km
- Luxor Restaurant1.0 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- European Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Makkah Foods0.1 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Southern Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Burgers AJs0.4 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Indigo0.4 km
- Lee's Dynasty0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lark Rise0.3 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.3 km
- The Buffalo0.2 km
- The Silverback Ale House0.3 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.9 km
- Branksome3.3 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wycliffe Road0.1 km
- Wycliffe Road0.1 km
- Winton Banks0.1 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Winton Banks0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91BH · Data under Open Government Licence