BH9 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Cardigan Road, 0.2km from Winton in Bournemouth. Administratively it sits within Winton East ward and the Bournemouth West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% 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: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH9 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00077730 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BJ.
527
30
£ 40,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH9 1BJ 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 1BJ — age 30, 20% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £132k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH9 1BJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,500
5 sales · Mean £ 129,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH9 1BJ 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
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
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
56 nearby- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- Erbil Shawarma1.0 km
- Havana Wine Bar1.0 km
- Juicy Shakes1.0 km
- Luxor Restaurant1.0 km
- + 51 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
- Indigo0.5 km
- Lee's Dynasty0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornhill Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lark Rise0.3 km
- Parkstone & Heatherlands0.3 km
- The Buffalo0.2 km
- The Silverback Ale House0.4 km
- Winton Workman's Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth1.8 km
- Branksome3.3 km
- Pokesdown3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Winton Banks0.1 km
- Winton Banks0.1 km
- Wycliffe Road0.1 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Wycliffe Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH91BJ · Data under Open Government Licence