Postcode Analysis Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West

CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIGAN ROAD, BH9 1BJ.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences154
Anti-social behaviour95
Shoplifting50
Other theft37
Public order30

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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Linwood School

Outstanding387 pupils1.0 km
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Glenmoor Academy

Outstanding891 pupils1.1 km
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Winton Academy

Outstanding925 pupils1.1 km
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Winton Primary School

Good840 pupils1.2 km
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • European Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Makkah Foods0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thornhill Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

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